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Nearby Bridges in NBI 2021: 2


BRANCH ROAD over E.BR.PERKIOMEN CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:7560x
Posted for load [P]
Built: 1954, Reconstructed: 2010
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Truss - Thru [10]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Monolithic Concrete (concurrently placed with structural deck) [1]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 29.3 m = 96.1 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 28.3 m = 92.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 7.3 m = 24.0 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 7.6 m = 24.9 ft for a 6.7 m = 22.0 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
East Rockhill [21760]: Bucks County [017], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by County Highway Agency [02], DOT District: 6
EAST ROCKHILL TWP 2808-H9
Condition
Deck: Satisfactory [6]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 35.4 metric ton = 38.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 20.9 metric ton = 23.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Equal to present minimum criteria [6] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: May 2020 [0520] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.5 km = 0.3 mi
Traffic
ADT: 400 (2001) and Trucks: 3%
Future ADT: 140 (In 2011 )
SCHWENK MILL ROAD over E. BR. PERKIOMEN CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:7515x
Posted for load [P]
Built: 1883, Reconstructed: 1937
Historic: Bridge is eligible for the NRHP. [2]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Truss - Thru [10]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Wood or Timber [8] with Wearing Surface:
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 26.2 m = 86.0 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 25 m = 82.0 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 4.8 m = 15.7 ft (1 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 5.2 m = 17.1 ft for a 4.6 m = 15.1 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
East Rockhill [21760]: Bucks County [017], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by County Highway Agency [02], DOT District: 6
0.85 MI SE SR 563 2808J8
Condition
Deck: Very Good [8]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Good [7]
Loading
Design: MS 18+Mod / HS 20+Mod [6]
Operating: 16.3 metric ton = 17.9 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Inventory: 10.9 metric ton = 12.0 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Appraisal
Structural: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of corrrective action [3]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Equal to present minimum criteria [6] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour conditions; field review indicates action is required. [4]
Inspections
Date: April 1999 [499] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 250 (2000) and Trucks: 1%
Future ADT: 70 (In 2011 )

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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