US Bridges

Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MILES to Lr 152 31K11 · Structure no. 000000000007050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,353 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Crossin
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location.5MILES to Lr 152 31K11
RouteState Highway 532
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24245, -74.93363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,525 (2024)
Projected traffic7,353 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Crossin over Newtown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek carry?

About 6,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Crossin over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.