US Bridges

Bath Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NORTH US 13 42K11 · Structure no. 000000000007225

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bath Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,386 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBath Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1MI.NORTH US 13 42K11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.10296, -74.86396
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,999 (2024)
Projected traffic14,386 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bath Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath Road over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bath Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bath Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bath Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.