US Bridges

Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str.

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Tullytown Boro 43G04 · Structure no. 000000000007294

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,966 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFallsington Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Main;canal Str.
LocationTullytown Boro 43G04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14154, -74.816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2023)
Projected traffic2,966 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str. built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str. carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str.?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fallsington Avenue over AMTRAK Main;canal Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.