US Bridges

Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.N.BRICK CHUR.2698K7 · Structure no. 000000000045013

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Tinicum Creek
Location.1MI.N.BRICK CHUR.2698K7
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45993, -75.12562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over Branch of Tinicum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.