US Bridges

Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. East of Pa 115 · Structure no. 000000000067461

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGetz Road
CrossesWind Gap Creek
Location1 Mi. East of Pa 115
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81382, -75.27178
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Getz Road over Wind Gap 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Getz Road over Wind Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.