US Bridges

T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile East of PA611 · Structure no. 000000000055951

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-663 Otts Corner
CrossesOughoughton Creek
Location0.5 Mile East of PA611
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83639, -75.13639
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-663 Otts Corner over Oughoughton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.