US Bridges

Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Bushkill Center · Structure no. 000000000048207

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKeller Road
CrossesTrib.To Sobers Run
LocationEast of Bushkill Center
RouteCity Street 7203
Coordinates40.80039, -75.31064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run built?

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

What condition is Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Road over Trib.To Sobers Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.