US Bridges

Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · East Rockhill Twp. 20J01 · Structure no. 000000000007501

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 8,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,921 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCallowhill Street
CrossesEast Br Perkiomen Creek
LocationEast Rockhill Twp. 20J01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.37285, -75.28281
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,870 (2024)
Projected traffic7,921 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callowhill Street over East Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 8,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Callowhill Street over East Br Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.