Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 MI E of SR663 2806-D4 · Structure no. 000000000007619
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Lane over Schmoutz 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Lane over Schmoutz Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.