Allentown Road over Licking Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft from Lr 924 13B01 · Structure no. 000000000007405
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,124
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allentown Road over Licking Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allentown Road over Licking Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Allentown Road over Licking Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allentown Road over Licking 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Allentown Road over Licking Creek carry?
About 3,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Allentown Road over Licking Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Allentown Road over Licking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.