Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.3MI NE of SR611 2698-G3 · Structure no. 000000000007566
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2011. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay Ridge 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Ridge Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.