US Bridges

Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Ferndale 04D10/ 2584B05 · Structure no. 000000000045524

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run is a concrete culvert carrying Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChurch Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Gallows Run
LocationFerndale 04D10/ 2584B05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.53356, -75.17967
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2024)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Church Hill Road over Branch of Gallows Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.