US Bridges

Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 East of SR 1005 · Structure no. 000000000028868

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2020. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandt Road
CrossesTrib to Ltl Bushkill Crk
Location0.5 East of SR 1005
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82106, -75.28552
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic280 by 2020
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk 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 Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sandt Road over Trib to Ltl Bushkill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.