US Bridges

Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · West of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000054326

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,468
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georgetown Road over Monocacy 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 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGeorgetown Road
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationWest of Pa 191
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69031, -75.35404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2015)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek built?

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

What condition is Georgetown Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.