US Bridges

Scott Road over Deep Run

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N SR313 Adc 2810-A10 · Structure no. 000000000045289

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Deep Run is a steel culvert carrying Scott Road over Deep Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesDeep Run
Location2 MI N SR313 Adc 2810-A10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38096, -75.18372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2007)
Projected traffic188 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Scott Road over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Scott Road over Deep 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Deep Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Scott Road over Deep Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Deep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.