US Bridges

Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Kellersville · Structure no. 000000000027088

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBush LN T-233
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationNear Kellersville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94212, -75.30203
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2004)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bush LN T-233 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.