River Road over Buck Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Yardley Borough 33D11 · Structure no. 000000000006784
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,958
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Buck Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 3,958 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,519 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is River Road over Buck 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.