US Bridges

SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 13th Street · Structure no. 000000000028737

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 139 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 13,117 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,327 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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 2019 (lr 48021)
CrossesBushkill Creek
Location13th Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69642, -75.2283
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,117 (2024)
Projected traffic20,327 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.

What condition is SR 2019 (lr 48021) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 13,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 (lr 48021) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.