US Bridges

National Park Driv over Slateford Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 7 Miles East of Us. Route · Structure no. 4320001P0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

National Park Driv over Slateford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying National Park Driv over Slateford Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNational Park Driv
CrossesSlateford Creek
Location7 Miles East of Us. Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates40.94675, -75.11481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic186 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was National Park Driv over Slateford Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Park Driv over Slateford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does National Park Driv over Slateford Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is National Park Driv over Slateford Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns National Park Driv over Slateford Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.