US Bridges

Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.BETHLEHEM PK.14A09 · Structure no. 000000000006976

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

About this bridge

Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455) 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 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 31,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,069 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSellersville Bypas
CrossesGreen Top ROAD(T455)
Location1MI.S.BETHLEHEM PK.14A09
RouteState Highway 309
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39619, -75.33843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455) built?

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

What condition is Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455) carry?

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

How long is Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sellersville Bypas over Green Top ROAD(T455)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.