US Bridges

Quarry Road over Morris Run

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2500 Ft W SR 313; 2921-E1 · Structure no. 000000000007555

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Road over Morris Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Quarry Road over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 136 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2011. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Road
CrossesMorris Run
Location2500 Ft W SR 313; 2921-E1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37298, -75.22025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2001)
Projected traffic420 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry Road over Morris Run built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Quarry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Road over Morris Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Quarry Road over Morris Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Road over Morris Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.