US Bridges

Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.8MI.SOUTH US-1 43A01 · Structure no. 000000000007241

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,343
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 15,343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,818 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgley-Woodbourne
CrossesQueen Anne Creek
Location1.8MI.SOUTH US-1 43A01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15675, -74.86262
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,343 (2024)
Projected traffic19,818 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Edgley-Woodbourne 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 Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek carry?

About 15,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Edgley-Woodbourne over Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.