US Bridges

Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bristol Borough 43C11 · Structure no. 000000000007158

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,113 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRadcliffe Street
CrossesAdams Hollow Creek
LocationBristol Borough 43C11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10051, -74.84509
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2024)
Projected traffic6,113 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Radcliffe Street over Adams Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.