US Bridges

Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.ROUTE 113 21E01 · Structure no. 000000000007390

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run is a concrete culvert carrying Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,433 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinsi Trail
CrossesBranch of Morris Run
Location.5MI.S.ROUTE 113 21E01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37355, -75.23753
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2023)
Projected traffic2,433 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Minsi Trail over Branch of Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.