US Bridges

Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Upper Makefield 26D12 · Structure no. 000000000007332

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStony Brook Road
CrossesJericho Creek
LocationUpper Makefield 26D12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.30676, -74.90935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2024)
Projected traffic875 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Brook Road over Jericho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.