US Bridges

County Line Road over Park Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.NW.TR-611 33H02 · Structure no. 000000000007270

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over Park Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,381 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesPark Creek
Location.8MI.NW.TR-611 33H02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21938, -75.15166
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,495 (2024)
Projected traffic18,381 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Park 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over Park Creek carry?

About 14,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Park Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.