US Bridges

Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Plainfield Trail · Structure no. 000000000057352

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grand Central 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand Central Road
CrossesLittle Bushkill Creek
LocationEast of Plainfield Trail
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84378, -75.26661
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek built?

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

What condition is Grand Central 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Central Road over Little Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.