US Bridges

SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of Cherry Hill · Structure no. 000000000045817

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1008
CrossesBushkill Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Cherry Hill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77591, -75.28729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2024)
Projected traffic426 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

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 SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.