US Bridges

Minsi Trail over Morris Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · South Route 113 15E13 · Structure no. 000000000007391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minsi Trail over Morris Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Minsi Trail over 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinsi Trail
CrossesMorris Run
LocationSouth Route 113 15E13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37352, -75.23748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minsi Trail over Morris Run built?

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

What condition is Minsi Trail over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Minsi Trail over Morris Run carry?

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

How long is Minsi Trail over Morris Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Minsi Trail over Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.