US Bridges

Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Carversville 18A11/2811K9 · Structure no. 000000000007103

Built
1854
171 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1854 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 171 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver-Wismer Road
CrossesPaunnacussing Creek
LocationCarversville 18A11/2811K9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38635, -75.06278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek built?

It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Carver-Wismer Road over Paunnacussing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.