US Bridges

Main Street over Waltz Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · @ Int. With T-604 · Structure no. 000000000053954

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Waltz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Waltz 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,326 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesWaltz Creek
Location@ Int. With T-604
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82513, -75.20213
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2024)
Projected traffic2,326 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

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 Main Street over Waltz Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Waltz Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Waltz Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Waltz Creek?

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