Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Fallsington 38G07 · Structure no. 000000000007287
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 474 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,796
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 15,796 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,668 by 2032. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail carry?
About 15,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lincoln Highwy over Conrail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.