US Bridges

Second Street Pike over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · @inter.Lr 09034 35F08 · Structure no. 000000000006951

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street Pike over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Second Street Pike over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 12,590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,781 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSecond Street Pike
CrossesMill Creek
Location@inter.Lr 09034 35F08
RouteState Highway 232
Coordinates40.1914, -75.0324
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,590 (2024)
Projected traffic16,781 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Second Street Pike over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street Pike 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 Second Street Pike over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Second Street Pike over Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Second Street Pike over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.