John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.PA.TURNPIKE 12H02 · Structure no. 000000000007091
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,666
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 20,666 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,262 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Fries Highway over Molasses 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek carry?
About 20,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns John Fries Highway over Molasses Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.