US Bridges

Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Yardley Borough 33C11 · Structure no. 000000000007012

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,721
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2 is a concrete tee beam carrying Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,721 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,977 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAfton Avenue West
CrossesBrock Creek / 3151-E2
LocationYardley Borough 33C11
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24123, -74.84516
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,721 (2024)
Projected traffic9,977 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2 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 2023.

How much traffic does Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2 carry?

About 6,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Afton Avenue West over Brock Creek / 3151-E2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.