US Bridges

New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.SOUTH LR-281 37F13 · Structure no. 000000000007019

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 76 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 13,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,864 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Rodgers Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1MI.SOUTH LR-281 37F13
RouteState Highway 413
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16116, -74.89664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,629 (2024)
Projected traffic15,864 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is New Rodgers Road over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 13,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns New Rodgers Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.