US Bridges

Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Hellertown · Structure no. 000000000052466

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon 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 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 28,128 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,280 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 412 (LR530)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationHellertown
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates40.60814, -75.33965
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,128 (2024)
Projected traffic65,280 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 28,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 412 (LR530) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.