US Bridges

Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Hilltown TOWNSHIP2809-B10 · Structure no. 000000000007514

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2013. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchwenk Mill Road
CrossesMorris Run
LocationHilltown TOWNSHIP2809-B10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37848, -75.2396
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic140 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$859,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Schwenk Mill Road over Morris Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.