Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br.
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · Old Street Road 41B04 · Structure no. 000000000007591
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,438
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,572 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br. built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br. carry?
About 8,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br.?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Street Road over SEPTA West Trenton Br.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.