US Bridges

Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.TO Lr 09082 14D02 · Structure no. 000000000006996

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDublin Pike
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location.1MI.TO Lr 09082 14D02
RouteState Highway 313
Coordinates40.43809, -75.31505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2023)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Pike over Morgan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek carry?

About 10,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Pike over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.