U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek
PoorPike County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Miles North of South · Structure no. 4320009P0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,658
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek carry?
About 4,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 209 over Bush Kill Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.