US Bridges

Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Just E.Of Newtown 32E13 · Structure no. 000000000007007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,933 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,997 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNewtown Yardley RD
CrossesSilver Lake;core Creek
LocationJust E.Of Newtown 32E13
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates40.23131, -74.90115
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,933 (2023)
Projected traffic38,997 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek carry?

About 28,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown Yardley RD over Silver Lake;core Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.