Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek
GoodBucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MILES to Lr 500 31K13 · Structure no. 000000000007282
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,299
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 122 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,607 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek carry?
About 2,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.