US Bridges

Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.4MI.EAST Pa 413 37H12 · Structure no. 000000000007180

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 9,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,647 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrenton Road
CrossesBranch Queen Anne Creek
Location1.4MI.EAST Pa 413 37H12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16942, -74.87451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,445 (2024)
Projected traffic12,647 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Trenton Road over Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek carry?

About 9,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Road over Branch Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.