US Bridges

Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.TULLYTOWN Bo. 42J04 · Structure no. 000000000007227

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOxford Valley Road
CrossesQueen Anne Creek
Location.5MI.TULLYTOWN Bo. 42J04
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13894, -74.87471
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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 and pedestrian
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$745,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Valley Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek carry?

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

How long is Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.