Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI SW Rt 611 2584-A4 · Structure no. 000000000007626
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Traugers Crossing over Gallows Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.