US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Washington Blvd. Ackerman · Structure no. 000000000049103

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 191 (lr 48035)
CrossesWaltz Creek
LocationWashington Blvd. Ackerman
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.83986, -75.21964
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,665 (2024)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek carry?

About 5,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Waltz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.