US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MILES to Lr 356 20E08 · Structure no. 000000000006969

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427) 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 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 30,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,284 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesReliance ROAD(T427)
Location1MILES to Lr 356 20E08
RouteState Highway 309
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32958, -75.31013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,042 (2023)
Projected traffic41,284 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427) built?

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

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427) carry?

About 30,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over Reliance ROAD(T427)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.