US Bridges

Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · N. Perkasie 2808-C7 Adc · Structure no. 000000000007600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1980 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2013. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhill Road
CrossesCSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn)
LocationN. Perkasie 2808-C7 Adc
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3966, -75.2988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1980)
Projected traffic500 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn) 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 Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn) carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhill Road over CSX SEPTA Beth Br.(espn)?

It is owned by the Railroad.