US Bridges

Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S. Tpk. EXT32 2806D3 · Structure no. 000000000069026

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRosenberger Road
CrossesMolasses Creek
Location1 MI S. Tpk. EXT32 2806D3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4231, -75.41264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosenberger Road over Molasses 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rosenberger Road over Molasses Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.