US Bridges

Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Newtown & Yardley 32F12 · Structure no. 000000000007307

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,733
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindenhurst Road over Core 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 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 7,733 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,837 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLindenhurst Road
CrossesCore Creek
LocationNewtown & Yardley 32F12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23549, -74.89627
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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,733 (2023)
Projected traffic11,837 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek built?

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

What condition is Lindenhurst Road over Core 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek carry?

About 7,733 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lindenhurst Road over Core Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.