US Bridges

Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.TO Lr 182 41B04 · Structure no. 000000000006896

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 40,268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,382 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStreet Road
CrossesSEPTA / 3261-C8
Location.1MI.TO Lr 182 41B04
RouteState Highway 132
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13859, -74.98661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,268 (2023)
Projected traffic50,382 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$372,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8 carry?

About 40,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over SEPTA / 3261-C8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.