US Bridges

SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Filetown Road · Structure no. 000000000028662

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1006 (lr 48095) 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006 (lr 48095)
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationFiletown Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7713, -75.2795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2023)
Projected traffic1,081 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1006 (lr 48095) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 (lr 48095) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.