US Bridges

Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Between Pa 512 & 191 · Structure no. 000000000053681

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSteuben Road
CrossesE. Br. Monocacy Creek
LocationBetween Pa 512 & 191
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.694, -75.36342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Steuben Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.