US Bridges

SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck.

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5MI.N.OF Wilson Boro · Structure no. 000000000028731

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,079 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,805 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017 (lr 48019)
CrossesTrib.To Bushkill Ck.
Location0.5MI.N.OF Wilson Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69987, -75.25236
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2024)
Projected traffic6,805 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck. carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 (lr 48019) over Trib.To Bushkill Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.