US Bridges

Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.LANGHORNE 37K08 · Structure no. 000000000007228

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 39,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,986 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Valley Road
CrossesCSX & Nsrc
Location2MI.N.LANGHORNE 37K08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18924, -74.8667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,970 (2024)
Projected traffic39,986 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc carry?

About 39,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Valley Road over CSX & Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.