Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 M. East of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000028862
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gall Road over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Gall Road over Little Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.