US Bridges

Souderton Pike over Morris Run

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Blooming Glen 15E13 · Structure no. 000000000006887

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souderton Pike over Morris Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Souderton Pike over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 123 years old, older 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 7,314 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,351 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouderton Pike
CrossesMorris Run
LocationBlooming Glen 15E13
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3741, -75.2383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,314 (2023)
Projected traffic8,351 by 2032
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souderton Pike over Morris Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Souderton Pike over Morris Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Souderton Pike over Morris Run carry?

About 7,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Souderton Pike over Morris Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Souderton Pike over Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.