US Bridges

SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Village of Aluta · Structure no. 000000000028797

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,141
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,237 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4025 (lr 48043)
CrossesWest Br.Bushkill Creek
LocationVillage of Aluta
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77347, -75.31936
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2023)
Projected traffic4,237 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4025 (lr 48043) over West Br.Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.