US Bridges

SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · North Third Street · Structure no. 000000000028738

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 131 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 12,031 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,245 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2023 (lr 165)
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationNorth Third Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69506, -75.20946
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,031 (2024)
Projected traffic11,245 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 2023 (lr 165) 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 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 12,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2023 (lr 165) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.