Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S Quakertown 13K06 · Structure no. 000000000006979
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,087
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,152 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek carry?
About 35,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.