US Bridges

Churchville Road over Mill Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Upper Southampton 3260G2 · Structure no. 000000000045523

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchville Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Churchville Road over Mill 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 6,395 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,265 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurchville Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationUpper Southampton 3260G2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17922, -75.02221
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,395 (2024)
Projected traffic7,265 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Churchville Road over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Churchville Road over Mill 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 Churchville Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Churchville Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Churchville Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.