US Bridges

New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.TO Hulmeville 42J03 · Structure no. 000000000007163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,854 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,992 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Falls Road
CrossesQueen Anne Creek
Location1MI.TO Hulmeville 42J03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14217, -74.87302
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,854 (2023)
Projected traffic24,992 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Falls Road over Queen Anne 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 Queen Anne Creek carry?

About 14,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns New Falls Road over Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.