US Bridges

Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck.

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Blooming Glen 21C02 · Structure no. 000000000006886

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,619 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,882 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouderton Pike
CrossesBr.Pleasant Springs Ck.
LocationBlooming Glen 21C02
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36561, -75.25416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,619 (2023)
Projected traffic7,882 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck. carry?

About 6,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Souderton Pike over Br.Pleasant Springs Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.