US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Billboard 38C08/3151E10 · Structure no. 000000000054107

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,519 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,340 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesQueen Anne Creek
LocationBillboard 38C08/3151E10
RouteU.S. Route 1B
Coordinates40.18833, -74.84582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,519 (2024)
Projected traffic18,340 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek carry?

About 15,519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Queen Anne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).