US Bridges

Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North Doylestown 22J08 · Structure no. 000000000007375

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 150 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,831 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dublin Pike
CrossesPine Run
LocationNorth Doylestown 22J08
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.33234, -75.14536
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,128 (2024)
Projected traffic5,831 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$855,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run carry?

About 5,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dublin Pike over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.