US Bridges

Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bristol 3263-F7 · Structure no. 000000000069720

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Creek Parkway
CrossesMill Creek
LocationBristol 3263-F7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14556, -74.84175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mill Creek Parkway over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.