US Bridges

Ferry Road over Easton Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Danboro 22K05 · Structure no. 000000000007116

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Road over Easton Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Road over Easton Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 9,247 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,654 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFerry Road
CrossesEaston Road
LocationDanboro 22K05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35099, -75.13685
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,247 (2024)
Projected traffic9,654 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ferry Road over Easton Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Road over Easton Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ferry Road over Easton Road carry?

About 9,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Road over Easton Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Road over Easton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.