US Bridges

Water Avenue over Unknown Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Falls 3263-J5 · Structure no. 000000000069733

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Avenue over Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Water Avenue over Unknown 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Avenue
CrossesUnknown Creek
LocationFalls 3263-J5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15903, -74.82278
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2032
Trucks—
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

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 Water Avenue over Unknown Creek built?

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

What condition is Water Avenue over Unknown 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 Water Avenue over Unknown Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Water Avenue over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Water Avenue over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.