South Drive over Newtown Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Newtown 3037-H10 · Structure no. 000000000069741
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Drive over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Drive over Newtown Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Drive over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Drive over Newtown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does South Drive over Newtown Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Drive over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns South Drive over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.