US Bridges

Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.TO Lr 09118 13J04 · Structure no. 000000000006980

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,549 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,306 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeth.Pk;w.End Blvd
CrossesBeaver Run
Location.3MI.TO Lr 09118 13J04
RouteState Highway 309
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4264, -75.34845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,549 (2023)
Projected traffic41,306 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run carry?

About 30,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Beth.Pk;w.End Blvd over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.