US Bridges

Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Snipes Corner 39A06 · Structure no. 000000000006779

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,911 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Lincoln Highwy
CrossesNew US1 Southbound
LocationSnipes Corner 39A06
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.19867, -74.79017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2024)
Projected traffic7,911 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lincoln Highwy over New US1 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.