US Bridges

Schultz Lane over Buck Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Lower Makefield 3151-B2 · Structure no. 000000000069742

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schultz Lane over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schultz Lane over Buck Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSchultz Lane
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationLower Makefield 3151-B2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.24031, -74.86253
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Schultz Lane over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schultz Lane over Buck Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Schultz Lane over Buck Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schultz Lane over Buck Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Schultz Lane over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.