US Bridges

SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Jacobsburg Road · Structure no. 000000000028652

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,276 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001 (lr 48071)
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationJacobsburg Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78752, -75.29893
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2023)
Projected traffic4,276 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 1001 (lr 48071) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 (lr 48071) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.