Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Near Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000028565
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,554
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 7,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,222 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 191(APPL.1019) over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek carry?
About 7,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.