Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · Tinicum Township 2698-H1 · Structure no. 000000000007564
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2013. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver Run Road over Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.