US Bridges

Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.28 MI SE SR 532 3149-J8 · Structure no. 000000000007628

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,120 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Ford Road
CrossesSEPTA (service Discont.)
Location0.28 MI SE SR 532 3149-J8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2048, -74.9489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2012)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.) carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Ford Road over SEPTA (service Discont.)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.