US Bridges

Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · South of Wismer 17E07 · Structure no. 000000000007107

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 140 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 5 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver-Wismer Road
CrossesGaddes Run
LocationSouth of Wismer 17E07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40999, -75.10441
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2024)
Projected traffic944 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$441,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Carver-Wismer Road over Gaddes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.