Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch)
GoodBucks County, Pennsylvania · East of Telford 20D07 · Structure no. 000000000006971
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,042
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,284 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch) 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch) carry?
About 30,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch)?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Traffic Route 309 over SEPTA (bethlehem Branch)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.