US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.TO Lr 09104 20C05 · Structure no. 000000000006973

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 35,273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,982 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesN.E.Branch Perkiomen CR
Location.4MI.TO Lr 09104 20C05
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.34704, -75.32532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR carry?

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

How long is Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over N.E.Branch Perkiomen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.