US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi.To Lr 09081 20G13 · Structure no. 000000000006967

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, 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 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 29,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,765 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesSR 4085 Bethlehem Pike
Location.2 Mi.To Lr 09081 20G13
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.30602, -75.29579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,828 (2024)
Projected traffic39,765 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike built?

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

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike carry?

About 29,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over SR 4085 Bethlehem Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.