US Bridges

Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI.LR-09060 27K03 · Structure no. 000000000006906

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 113 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 14,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,603 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSepta(doylestown Line)
Location2.5MI.LR-09060 27K03
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates40.28771, -75.20928
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,724 (2024)
Projected traffic20,603 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line) built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line) carry?

About 14,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Septa(doylestown Line)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.