US Bridges

Old York Road over Watson Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.TO Lr 656 23J12 · Structure no. 000000000006962

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Watson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old York Road over Watson Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,476 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,960 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesWatson Creek
Location.5MI.TO Lr 656 23J12
RouteState Highway 263
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30947, -75.07487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,476 (2024)
Projected traffic13,960 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 York Road over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Watson Creek carry?

About 9,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Watson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.