US Bridges

River Road over Jericho Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.TO Lr 09054 26D12 · Structure no. 000000000040819

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Jericho Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Jericho Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,834 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,374 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesJericho Creek
Location.6MI.TO Lr 09054 26D12
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.31136, -74.90596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,834 (2024)
Projected traffic10,374 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Jericho Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Jericho Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Jericho Creek carry?

About 6,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Jericho Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Jericho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.