US Bridges

Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.OF Richmond · Structure no. 000000000048307

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck 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 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 611 (LR48027)
CrossesTrib. Oughoughton Ck
Location2MI.S.OF Richmond
RouteState Highway 611
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83268, -75.14498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2024)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2031
Trucks12%
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 Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck built?

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

What condition is Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck 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 Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck carry?

About 4,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (LR48027) over Trib. Oughoughton Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.