US Bridges

Bristol Pike over Martins Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Tullytown Borough 43H02 · Structure no. 000000000007292

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Pike over Martins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bristol Pike over Martins Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,347 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Pike
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationTullytown Borough 43H02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15006, -74.80929
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,347 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Pike over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Pike over Martins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bristol Pike over Martins Creek carry?

About 2,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Pike over Martins Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Pike over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.