US Bridges

Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 25TO Lr 656 Spur 15D09 · Structure no. 000000000006991

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 14,747 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,573 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDublin Pike
CrossesEast Br.Perkiomen Creek
Location25TO Lr 656 Spur 15D09
RouteState Highway 313
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39788, -75.24466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,747 (2024)
Projected traffic19,573 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek 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 Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 14,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Pike over East Br.Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.