FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Golden Gate Drive

Carrying Golden Gate Drive over Stream

Richland 2695-C8, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Golden Gate Drive

The Golden Gate Drive bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries Golden Gate Drive over Stream. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Golden Gate Drive compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
Golden Gate Drive 29.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000069561

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Golden Gate Drive is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Golden Gate Drive against other structures in Bucks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Golden Gate Drive?

Golden Gate Drive in Bucks, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Golden Gate Drive inspected?

Golden Gate Drive's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Golden Gate Drive is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Golden Gate Drive?

Golden Gate Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Golden Gate Drive?

Golden Gate Drive is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Golden Gate Drive and does age affect safety?

Golden Gate Drive was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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