US Bridges

Dublin Road over Morris Run

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.W.DUBLIN Bor 21J03 · Structure no. 000000000007367

Built
1872
153 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Road over Morris Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Dublin Road over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1872, so it is 153 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDublin Road
CrossesMorris Run
Location1MI.S.W.DUBLIN Bor 21J03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35852, -75.21601
Functional classUrban Collector

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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,464 (2023)
Projected traffic2,979 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Road over Morris Run built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Road over Morris Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dublin Road over Morris Run carry?

About 2,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Road over Morris Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Road over Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.