US Bridges

Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Southwest Yardley 38C01 · Structure no. 000000000007233

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,599
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5 is a concrete tee beam carrying Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,268 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEdgewood Road
CrossesBrock Creek / 3151-E5
LocationSouthwest Yardley 38C01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22508, -74.84822
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,599 (2023)
Projected traffic9,268 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5 carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Road over Brock Creek / 3151-E5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.