US Bridges

SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Porter Twp 5 M E TR 402 · Structure no. 000000000029976

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesLittle Bushkill Creek
LocationPorter Twp 5 M E TR 402
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25855, -74.99576
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 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 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Little Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.