US Bridges

Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Near Route 213 36E11 · Structure no. 000000000007169

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgetown Pike
CrossesNorfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3
LocationNear Route 213 36E11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17507, -74.96586
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2024)
Projected traffic5,605 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3 carry?

About 4,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgetown Pike over Norfolk SOUTHERN/3261-F3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.