US Bridges

York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · At Holicong Police 24C07 · Structure no. 000000000006932

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek is a concrete culvert carrying York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 18,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,744 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Road
CrossesBranch Lahaska Creek
LocationAt Holicong Police 24C07
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33685, -75.04784
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,892 (2024)
Projected traffic21,744 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over Branch Lahaska 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 York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek carry?

About 18,892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over Branch Lahaska Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.