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Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.3MI East of PA248 · Structure no. 000000000057340

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2034. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCorriere Road
CrossesShoeneck Creek
Location0.3MI East of PA248
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71364, -75.27656
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corriere Road over Shoeneck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Corriere Road over Shoeneck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.