US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Neshaminy Mall 41F04 · Structure no. 000000000006717

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive in Bucks 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 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 111,542 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,759 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesRockhill Drive
LocationNeshaminy Mall 41F04
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13909, -74.96029
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,542 (2024)
Projected traffic94,759 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive carry?

About 111,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Rockhill Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.