US Bridges

County Line Road over Southampton Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.FEASTERVILLE 35A12 · Structure no. 000000000007274

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Southampton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over Southampton Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 6 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 24,196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,059 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesSouthampton Creek
Location2MI.FEASTERVILLE 35A12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16731, -75.06444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,196 (2024)
Projected traffic17,059 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Southampton Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Line Road over Southampton 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 January 2023.

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

About 24,196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Southampton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Southampton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.