US Bridges

SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek

Poor

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mi.Sw of Bangor · Structure no. 000000000028680

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1016 (lr 48036)
CrossesTrib.To Bushkill Creek
Location5 Mi.Sw of Bangor
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81729, -75.27946
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2024)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Trib.To Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.