US Bridges

Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck.

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 25th & Northampton Sts. · Structure no. 000000000028589

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,793
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 19,793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,616 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 248 (lr 175)
CrossesTrib.Bushkill Ck.
Location25th & Northampton Sts.
RouteState Highway 248
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6872, -75.25264
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width213 ft (64.8 m)
Roadway width204 ft (62.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,793 (2023)
Projected traffic30,616 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck. carry?

About 19,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 248 (lr 175) over Trib.Bushkill Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.