US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.BETHLEHEM PK.14A12 · Structure no. 000000000006975

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road 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 31,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,069 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesForrest Road
Location2MI.S.BETHLEHEM PK.14A12
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.38079, -75.33449
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,791 (2024)
Projected traffic39,069 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Forrest Road built?

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

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over Forrest 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road carry?

About 31,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over Forrest Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.