US Bridges

State Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI E.Of Telford 20E06 · Structure no. 000000000006911

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,996 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,546 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1MI E.Of Telford 20E06
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates40.34443, -75.31073
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,996 (2023)
Projected traffic13,546 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns State Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.