US Bridges

Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Holland Northamp. 36B11 · Structure no. 000000000007205

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,714 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,854 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Bristol Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationHolland Northamp. 36B11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.1697, -74.98533
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,714 (2024)
Projected traffic12,854 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 8,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bristol Road over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.