US Bridges

Randall Avenue over AMTRAK

PoorClosed to traffic

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI SE US-13 3263-G10 · Structure no. 000000000007587

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Avenue over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Randall Avenue over AMTRAK in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2012. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK
Location.2 MI SE US-13 3263-G10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1276, -74.8313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1987)
Projected traffic560 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Randall Avenue over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randall Avenue over AMTRAK 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Randall Avenue over AMTRAK carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Randall Avenue over AMTRAK?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Avenue over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.