US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Nazareth Boro S.Broad ST · Structure no. 000000000048754

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail) is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,034 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,061 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 191 (lr 48043)
CrossesConveyor Belt (conrail)
LocationNazareth Boro S.Broad ST
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.73419, -75.30955
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,034 (2024)
Projected traffic23,061 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail) carry?

About 10,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 48043) over Conveyor Belt (conrail)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.