US Bridges

Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run

GoodPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Nockamixon Twp. 2584-A4 · Structure no. 000000000007584

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 132 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2013. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTraugers Crossing
CrossesGallows Run
LocationNockamixon Twp. 2584-A4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5433, -75.1834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.