US Bridges

Street Road over Bristol Pike

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Eddington 45K01 · Structure no. 000000000006891

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Bristol Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Street Road over Bristol Pike in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 28,110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,447 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesBristol Pike
LocationEddington 45K01
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates40.08406, -74.93521
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,110 (2024)
Projected traffic47,447 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$325,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over Bristol Pike built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Street Road over Bristol Pike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Street Road over Bristol Pike carry?

About 28,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Bristol Pike?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Bristol Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.