US Bridges

Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Resica Falls · Structure no. 000000000040566

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,767 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPa 402 (lr 220)
CrossesBig Bushkill Creek
LocationResica Falls
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates41.11085, -75.09536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2023)
Projected traffic1,767 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 402 (lr 220) over Big Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.