US Bridges

SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Bushkill Park Road · Structure no. 000000000028747

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2034 (lr 48123)
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationBushkill Park Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70343, -75.25261
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2024)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2034 (lr 48123) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2034 (lr 48123) over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.