US Bridges

SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.East of Bath · Structure no. 000000000069849

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy 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 8,965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3020(LR 48063)
CrossesEast Br. Monocacy Creek
Location1.5 Mi.East of Bath
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71796, -75.36798
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,965 (2024)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

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 SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek carry?

About 8,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020(LR 48063) over East Br. Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.