US Bridges

SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc

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Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Messinger Street · Structure no. 000000000054590

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,913 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018
CrossesMartins Creek Nfsrc
LocationMessinger Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86017, -75.20583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2024)
Projected traffic3,913 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc built?

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

What condition is SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Martins Creek Nfsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.