US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.TO Lr 09006 37E12 · Structure no. 000000000007022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 22,031 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,126 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesMill Creek
Location.3MI.TO Lr 09006 37E12
RouteState Highway 413
Coordinates40.16492, -74.9021
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,031 (2024)
Projected traffic25,126 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek carry?

About 22,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.