US Bridges

Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek

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Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. W. of Riverton · Structure no. 000000000053419

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek is a steel other carrying Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,223 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere RD
CrossesOughoughton Creek
Location3 Mi. W. of Riverton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80268, -75.12591
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (2024)
Projected traffic3,223 by 2037
Trucks13%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvidere RD over Oughoughton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere RD over Oughoughton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).