US Bridges

Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.9MI.TO Lr 153 20K06 · Structure no. 000000000006885

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,988
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 10,988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,176 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouderton Pike
CrossesPleasant Springs Creek
Location1.9MI.TO Lr 153 20K06
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34081, -75.27825
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,988 (2023)
Projected traffic14,176 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek carry?

About 10,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Souderton Pike over Pleasant Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.