US Bridges

Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI East of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000056190

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLefevre Road
CrossesLittle Bushkill Creek
Location0.5 MI East of Pa 191
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7569, -75.26119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic634 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lefevre Road over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lefevre Road over Little Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.