Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.W.LANGHORNE 36F10 · Structure no. 000000000007171
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,342
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 6 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 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek carry?
About 4,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bridgetown Pk. over Iron Works Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.