US Bridges

Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North Sellersville 20B01 · Structure no. 000000000007053

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309 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 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 7,785 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,853 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesTraffic Route 309
LocationNorth Sellersville 20B01
RouteState Highway 563
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36973, -75.33004
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,785 (2024)
Projected traffic8,853 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309 built?

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

What condition is Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309 carry?

About 7,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Traffic Route 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.