US Bridges

Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI NE of SR 0611 · Structure no. 000000000007573

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2013. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Road (T449)
CrossesRapp Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of SR 0611
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4972, -75.1657
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic70 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Road (T449) over Rapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.