US Bridges

Blue School Road over Morris Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.WEST TR-313 15E11 · Structure no. 000000000007394

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue School Road over Morris Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Blue School Road over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 years old, older 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 5 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue School Road
CrossesMorris Run
Location.3MI.WEST TR-313 15E11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38892, -75.2397
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2024)
Projected traffic617 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue School Road over Morris Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue School Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blue School Road over Morris Run carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Blue School Road over Morris Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Blue School Road over Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.