US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI to LR386 20B04 · Structure no. 000000000006974

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

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road 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 35,273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,982 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesCat Hill Road
Location1.2 MI to LR386 20B04
RouteState Highway 309
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35236, -75.32955
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.
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 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 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$376,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road built?

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

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road 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 Cat Hill Road carry?

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

How long is Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over Cat Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.