US Bridges

Street Road over Southampton Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.TO LR-463 35B09 · Structure no. 000000000006901

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Southampton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Street Road over Southampton Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 26,582 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,642 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStreet Road
CrossesSouthampton Creek
Location1.5MI.TO LR-463 35B09
RouteState Highway 132
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18347, -75.05914
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,582 (2023)
Projected traffic31,642 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over Southampton Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street Road over Southampton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Street Road over Southampton Creek carry?

About 26,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Southampton Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Southampton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.