US Bridges

Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeton Twp. 05B06 · Structure no. 000000000007148

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,951
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeton Hill Rd.
CrossesTrib.Delaware River
LocationBridgeton Twp. 05B06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5586, -75.12514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeton Hill Rd. over Trib.Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.