S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N 309 Int 2807-F4 · Structure no. 000000000007638
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 103 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S Old Bethlehem Pk over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.