US Bridges

Otter Street over Otter Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI South US-13 3375A5 · Structure no. 000000000045506

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Street over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Otter Street over Otter Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOtter Street
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.2 MI South US-13 3375A5
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09706, -74.86991
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2024)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Otter Street over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Street over Otter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Otter Street over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Otter Street over Otter Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Street over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.