US Bridges

Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Nockamixon State 09G08 · Structure no. 000000000007056

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,762 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMountain View Road
CrossesSaw Mill Road
LocationNockamixon State 09G08
RouteState Highway 563
Coordinates40.47553, -75.22652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,762 (2024)
Projected traffic4,931 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road carry?

About 3,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over Saw Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.