US Bridges

South Main Street over Aquetong Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.1MI.TO Lr 155 25H02 · Structure no. 000000000006794

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Aquetong Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying South Main Street over Aquetong Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,339 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesAquetong Creek
Location1.1MI.TO Lr 155 25H02
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36228, -74.95077
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.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2023)
Projected traffic9,339 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Aquetong Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Aquetong 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Aquetong Creek carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Aquetong Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Aquetong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.