US Bridges

Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · N.Of Sellersville 14A08 · Structure no. 000000000006977

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
31,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound 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 31,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,069 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTraffic Route 309
CrossesLr 153 Southbound
LocationN.Of Sellersville 14A08
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.40113, -75.33579
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 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

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 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 Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound built?

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

What condition is Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound 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 Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound carry?

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

How long is Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound?

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 Traffic Route 309 over Lr 153 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.