US Bridges

Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · South Telford 20E11 · Structure no. 000000000006882

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 10,548 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouderton Road
CrossesSellersville Bypass
LocationSouth Telford 20E11
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates40.31725, -75.30837
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,548 (2024)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass carry?

About 10,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Souderton Road over Sellersville Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.