US Bridges

Rickert Road over Morris Run

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Hilltown Township 21H02 · Structure no. 000000000067482

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickert Road over Morris Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rickert Road over Morris Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRickert Road
CrossesMorris Run
LocationHilltown Township 21H02
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36688, -75.22036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic915 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rickert Road over Morris Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rickert Road over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Rickert Road over Morris Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rickert Road over Morris Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rickert Road over Morris Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.