US Bridges

SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek

Poor

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Stockertown Center St. · Structure no. 000000000028739

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 7,017 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,002 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2025 (lr 166)
CrossesLittle Bushkill Creek
LocationStockertown Center St.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7544, -75.25933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,017 (2024)
Projected traffic18,002 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek carry?

About 7,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2025 (lr 166) over Little Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.