US Bridges

Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Just SE of TR 113 15K10 · Structure no. 000000000007368

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElephant Road
CrossesBranch of Deep Run
LocationJust SE of TR 113 15K10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39453, -75.20775
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2023)
Projected traffic3,142 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elephant Road over Branch of Deep 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run carry?

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elephant Road over Branch of Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.