US Bridges

Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. South of SR 1017 · Structure no. 000000000069307

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,528 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 611 (lr 48027)
CrossesOughoughton Creek
Location0.1 Mi. South of SR 1017
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.8448, -75.14331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2024)
Projected traffic4,528 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 611 (lr 48027) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek carry?

About 4,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (lr 48027) over Oughoughton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.