US Bridges

Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · N.Nockamixon Park 03F13 · Structure no. 000000000007451

Built
1854
171 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1854, so it is 171 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesStoney Garden Road
CrossesHaycock Creek
LocationN.Nockamixon Park 03F13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.51796, -75.23268
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic354 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek built?

It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Garden Road over Haycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.