Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI to Lr 152 36J01 · Structure no. 000000000007473
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,209
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 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 7,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,176 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4 built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4 carry?
About 7,209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over Newtown Creek / 3149-K4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.