US Bridges

Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Lower Makefield 3151-E3 · Structure no. 000000000069732

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Run Road
CrossesBrock Creek
LocationLower Makefield 3151-E3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23581, -74.84547
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Run Road over Brock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.