US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over State Road

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · East of Telford 20D06 · Structure no. 000000000006972

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over State Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over State Road 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 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 35,273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,982 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesState Road
LocationEast of Telford 20D06
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.34273, -75.31781
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,273 (2024)
Projected traffic43,982 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over State Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over State Road 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 Sellersville Bypas over State Road carry?

About 35,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sellersville Bypas over State Road?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over State Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.