US Bridges

Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Levittown Parkway 38A11 · Structure no. 000000000007291

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 24,621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,778 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOxford Valley Road
CrossesQueen Anne Creek
LocationLevittown Parkway 38A11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17411, -74.85611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,621 (2024)
Projected traffic25,778 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek carry?

About 24,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Valley Road over Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.