Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · North of Rasleytown · Structure no. 000000000028866
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knitters Hill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Knitters Hill Road over Little Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.