Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · S of SR 22 @ Bushkill DR · Structure no. 000000000028913
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,080
- 1977 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2027. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Bushkill Street over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek carry?
About 3,080 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.