US Bridges

Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .8MI W.Jamision 3035-C10 · Structure no. 000000000040482

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2019. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Lane
CrossesTrib.Fish Creek
Location.8MI W.Jamision 3035-C10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25275, -75.10634
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (1999)
Projected traffic284 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Lane over Trib.Fish 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brook Lane over Trib.Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.