US Bridges

Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Neshaminy Falls 41G03 · Structure no. 000000000068360

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9,658 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,718 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBristol Road
CrossesLincoln Highway (US1)
LocationNeshaminy Falls 41G03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14361, -74.95599
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,658 (2024)
Projected traffic14,718 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1) carry?

About 9,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Road over Lincoln Highway (US1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.