US Bridges

Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Fairless Junction 37E10 · Structure no. 000000000006946

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,917 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Lincoln Highwy
CrossesMill Creek
LocationFairless Junction 37E10
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates40.17667, -74.9
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,709 (2023)
Projected traffic21,917 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lincoln Highwy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek carry?

About 16,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Old Lincoln Highwy over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.