US Bridges

East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Nazareth · Structure no. 000000000047418

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2022. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Chestnut ST
CrossesSchoeneck Creek
LocationNazareth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74379, -75.3014
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic225 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns East Chestnut ST over Schoeneck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.