US Bridges

SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N. of Richmond · Structure no. 000000000048156

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017 (LR48028)
CrossesOughoughton Creek
Location1 MI N. of Richmond
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85631, -75.15303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2024)
Projected traffic1,381 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 (LR48028) over Oughoughton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.