US Bridges

Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Pow/Mia Remembrance Hwy. · Structure no. 000000000056671

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek 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 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,507 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 248 (lr 175)
CrossesE. Br. Monocacy Creek
LocationPow/Mia Remembrance Hwy.
RouteState Highway 248
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72982, -75.37658
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2023)
Projected traffic7,507 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 248 (lr 175) over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.