Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · Tinicum Township 2698-G3 · Structure no. 000000000007567
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 3 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2013. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay Ridge Road over Rapp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Ridge Road over Rapp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.