US Bridges

South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · New Hope Borough 25F03 · Structure no. 000000000007352

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Sugan Road over Aquetong 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Sugan Road
CrossesAquetong Creek
LocationNew Hope Borough 25F03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35999, -74.96471
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2023)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2032
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek built?

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

What condition is South Sugan Road over Aquetong 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns South Sugan Road over Aquetong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.