US Bridges

Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Just SE of TR 113 15H07 · Structure no. 000000000007369

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesElephant Road
CrossesE.Branch Perkiomen Creek
LocationJust SE of TR 113 15H07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41056, -75.22359
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen 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 Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elephant Road over E.Branch Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.