US Bridges

Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.S.MORRISVILLE 43H01 · Structure no. 000000000007353

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFallsington Avenue
CrossesBranch Martins Creek
Location3MI.S.MORRISVILLE 43H01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15719, -74.81289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,539 (2024)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek carry?

About 3,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fallsington Avenue over Branch Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.