US Bridges

Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bedminster Twp. 16A09 · Structure no. 000000000007396

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Meetinghouse
CrossesBranch of Deep Run
LocationBedminster Twp. 16A09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39814, -75.20256
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (2023)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Meetinghouse 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Meetinghouse over Branch of Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.