US Bridges

Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .8MILES to LR-326 35J12 · Structure no. 000000000007298

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,578 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,350 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBustleton Pike
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location.8MILES to LR-326 35J12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16729, -75.00776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,578 (2024)
Projected traffic11,350 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 9,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bustleton Pike over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.