US Bridges

Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Moorestown · Structure no. 000000000067599

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clearfield 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClearfield Road
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationEast of Moorestown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77536, -75.33969
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1980)
Projected traffic380 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek built?

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

What condition is Clearfield 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 Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clearfield Road over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.