FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST CHESTNUT ST

Carrying EAST CHESTNUT ST over SCHOENECK CREEK

NAZARETH, Northampton, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
93 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST CHESTNUT ST

The EAST CHESTNUT ST bridge in Northampton, Pennsylvania carries EAST CHESTNUT ST over SCHOENECK CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 92.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST CHESTNUT ST compares

▲ 53.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Pennsylvania bridges
253
Bridges in Northampton · 18 in Poor condition
EAST CHESTNUT ST 92.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
92.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000047418

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST CHESTNUT ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EAST CHESTNUT ST against other structures in Northampton and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EAST CHESTNUT ST?

EAST CHESTNUT ST in Northampton, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST CHESTNUT ST inspected?

EAST CHESTNUT ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST CHESTNUT ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EAST CHESTNUT ST?

EAST CHESTNUT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 92.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST CHESTNUT ST?

EAST CHESTNUT ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EAST CHESTNUT ST and does age affect safety?

EAST CHESTNUT ST was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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