US Bridges

Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Beersville · Structure no. 000000000056674

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua 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 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 7,844 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,199 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 248 (lr 471)
CrossesTri. Tohokendauqua Creek
LocationBeersville
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates40.7479, -75.47081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,844 (2024)
Projected traffic10,199 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua 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 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek carry?

About 7,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 248 (lr 471) over Tri. Tohokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.