US Bridges

Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Nockamixon State 10B05 · Structure no. 000000000007058

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock) 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 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 3,762 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMountain View Dr.
CrossesLake Nockamixon(haycock)
LocationNockamixon State 10B05
RouteState Highway 563
Coordinates40.4914, -75.19204
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$999,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock) built?

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

What condition is Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock) carry?

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

How long is Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Dr. over Lake Nockamixon(haycock)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.