Weiss Road over Licking Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 3700 Ft N. Pa 663 2694-D9 · Structure no. 000000000007618
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weiss Road over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Weiss Road over Licking Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Weiss Road over Licking Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weiss Road over Licking Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Weiss Road over Licking Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Weiss Road over Licking Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Weiss Road over Licking Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.