US Bridges

Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · In Perkasie 20G02 · Structure no. 000000000006909

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,878 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Ave.
CrossesPleasant Spring Creek
LocationIn Perkasie 20G02
RouteState Highway 152
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36669, -75.29509
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,502 (2024)
Projected traffic8,878 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek carry?

About 5,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Ave. over Pleasant Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.