Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.9 MI SE of SR 0232 · Structure no. 000000000007509
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 111 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is Elm Avenue over Iron Works 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 Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Avenue over Iron Works Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.