US Bridges

Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Morrisville Boro. 39D04 · Structure no. 000000000007297

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River is a masonry culvert carrying Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 14,803 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,152 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBridge ST / 3152G7
CrossesBranch Delaware River
LocationMorrisville Boro. 39D04
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20983, -74.77206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,803 (2023)
Projected traffic40,152 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River 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 Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River carry?

About 14,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bridge ST / 3152G7 over Branch Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.