US Bridges

Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · BUCKINGHAM2923-C6 · Structure no. 000000000069567

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohns Way
CrossesBranch of Pine Run
LocationBUCKINGHAM2923-C6
Coordinates40.338, -75.10739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Way over Branch of Pine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.