US Bridges

Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.S.BEDMINISTER 2809C9 · Structure no. 000000000044292

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run is a concrete culvert carrying Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinsi Trail
CrossesBranch Morris Run
Location.2MI.S.BEDMINISTER 2809C9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38712, -75.23659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2023)
Projected traffic1,537 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Minsi Trail over Branch Morris Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.