Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · Wycombe Village 3036-G5 · Structure no. 000000000007346
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 130 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,809
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 120 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2037. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,809 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Grove Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.