US Bridges

Golden Gate Drive over Stream

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Richland 2695-C8 · Structure no. 000000000069561

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Gate Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Gate Drive over Stream in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Gate Drive
CrossesStream
LocationRichland 2695-C8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45189, -75.35694
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Gate Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Gate Drive over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Gate Drive over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden Gate Drive over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Gate Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.