US Bridges

Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of SR 3021 · Structure no. 000000000067503

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

About this bridge

Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valley View Road over Catasauqua 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 125 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Road
CrossesCatasauqua Creek
LocationEast of SR 3021
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71681, -75.44483
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic125 by 2030
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

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 Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek built?

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

What condition is Valley View Road over Catasauqua 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 Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek carry?

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

How long is Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Road over Catasauqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.