Main Street over Martins Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Tullytown Boro. 43H03 · Structure no. 000000000007295
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,442
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Martins Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 124 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Main Street over Martins Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Main Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Martins Creek carry?
About 1,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Martins Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Martins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.