US Bridges

Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.E.HULMEVILLE 42K06 · Structure no. 000000000007226

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,528 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBristol-Oxford Val
CrossesMill Creek
Location.5MI.E.HULMEVILLE 42K06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12673, -74.86571
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,761 (2024)
Projected traffic13,528 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol-Oxford Val 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 Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol-Oxford Val over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.