Front Street over Beaver Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Quakertown Boro 14B02 · Structure no. 000000000007428
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Front Street over Beaver Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 11,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,635 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Street over Beaver 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Front Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 11,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.