US Bridges

Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 3.4 MI W of SR 32 2812-A8 · Structure no. 000000000007545

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 94 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Carversville
CrossesPaunnacussing Creek
Location3.4 MI W of SR 32 2812-A8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39304, -75.05724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2018)
Projected traffic207 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Carversville over Paunnacussing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.