US Bridges

Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of SR 4023/4025 · Structure no. 000000000067598

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Aluta Mill Road 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAluta Mill Road
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationEast of SR 4023/4025
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77233, -75.31447
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek built?

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

What condition is Aluta Mill Road 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 Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Aluta Mill Road over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.