East State Street over Watson Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · State;furlong Rds. 23H10 · Structure no. 000000000006930
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,701
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East State Street over Watson Creek is a concrete slab carrying East State Street over Watson Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 14,701 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,999 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East State Street over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is East State Street over Watson 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 East State Street over Watson Creek carry?
About 14,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is East State Street over Watson Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns East State Street over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.