US Bridges

Dublin Pike over Buck Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.TO Lr 09083 14F03 · Structure no. 000000000006995

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Pike over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dublin Pike over Buck Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,743 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,793 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDublin Pike
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.4MI.TO Lr 09083 14F03
RouteState Highway 313
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43306, -75.30122
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,743 (2024)
Projected traffic17,793 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Pike over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Pike over Buck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dublin Pike over Buck Creek carry?

About 12,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Pike over Buck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Pike over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.