US Bridges

Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · N of 5 Points Richmond RD · Structure no. 000000000057012

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset Drive over Oughoughton 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Drive
CrossesOughoughton Creek
LocationN of 5 Points Richmond RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86054, -75.15637
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic634 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek built?

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

What condition is Sunset Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Drive over Oughoughton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.