Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek.
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Male St. in Wind Gap · Structure no. 000000000028940
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,384
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek. built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Male Road over Trib.To 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek. carry?
About 1,384 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek.?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Male Road over Trib.To Bushkill Creek.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.