US Bridges

SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · @ Jacobsburg Env.Center · Structure no. 000000000028666

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1012 (lr 48087)
CrossesBushkill Creek
Location@ Jacobsburg Env.Center
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78247, -75.29246
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2024)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$578,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1012 (lr 48087) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012 (lr 48087) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.