US Bridges

Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S. Langhorne 45K01 · Structure no. 000000000007165

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 12,048 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,232 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesAMTRAK N-S Main Line
Location2MI.S. Langhorne 45K01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08271, -74.93392
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,048 (2024)
Projected traffic16,232 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line carry?

About 12,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over AMTRAK N-S Main Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.