Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Pa 512 · Structure no. 000000000028813
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creamery Road over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Creamery Road over Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.