US Bridges

Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib.

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI West of SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000056191

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAckermanville RD
CrossesWaltz Creek Trib.
Location0.5 MI West of SR 1015
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82525, -75.21017
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
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 traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic254 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib.?

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 Ackermanville RD over Waltz Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.