US Bridges

N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek

Poor

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mile East of SR 3017 · Structure no. 000000000054416

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
136 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Halbea ST T805
CrossesCatasauqua Creek
Location0.6 Mile East of SR 3017
RouteCity Street 7204
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67717, -75.42749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Halbea ST T805 over Catasauqua Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.