US Bridges

Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SW of SR 0032 · Structure no. 000000000007521

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2011. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsburg Rd.East
CrossesJericho Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of SR 0032
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3008, -74.93478
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic170 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsburg Rd.East over Jericho Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.