Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Village of Edelmans · Structure no. 000000000040279
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,643
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,969 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek carry?
About 7,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 191 ( Lr 48035) over Little Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.