US Bridges

Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Plainfield · Structure no. 000000000045126

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,594 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 512
CrossesTrib. to Bushkill Creek
LocationPlainfield
RouteState Highway 512
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83528, -75.29708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,614 (2023)
Projected traffic24,594 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek carry?

About 17,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 512 over Trib. to Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.