US Bridges

SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Northwood Ave · Structure no. 000000000028746

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 6,145 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2032 (lr 48020)
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationNorthwood Ave
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71058, -75.24598
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,145 (2024)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2032 (lr 48020) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 6,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2032 (lr 48020) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.