New Falls Road over Mill Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Bristol Twp. 42J04 · Structure no. 000000000007162
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,307
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Falls Road over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying New Falls Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,237 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 New Falls Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Falls Road over Mill 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does New Falls Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 22,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Falls Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns New Falls Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.