US Bridges

Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · South of Main Street · Structure no. 000000000067594

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBushkill Street
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationSouth of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73732, -75.24689
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushkill Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bushkill Street over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.