Buck Road over Mill Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Holland Twp. 36B11 · Structure no. 000000000007045
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 15,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,269 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Buck Road over Mill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Buck Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 15,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Buck Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.