US Bridges

Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North of Holland 36A09 · Structure no. 000000000007300

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1 is a concrete tee beam carrying Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,291 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurchville Lane
CrossesChurchville RSVR/3261-A1
LocationNorth of Holland 36A09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18436, -74.99904
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,118 (2024)
Projected traffic4,291 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1 carry?

About 3,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Churchville Lane over Churchville RSVR/3261-A1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.