US Bridges

SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lehman Twp 1.3M N SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000029971

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,361 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesLittle Bushkill Creek
LocationLehman Twp 1.3M N SR 2001
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13222, -75.00879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic3,361 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Little Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.