Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · Strawntown: Haycock 9A10 · Structure no. 000000000007471
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,737
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,737 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek carry?
About 1,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bethlehem Road over Kimples Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.