US Bridges

Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.EAST TR 213 36F09 · Structure no. 000000000007172

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run is a concrete slab carrying Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgetown Pike
CrossesPine Run
Location.9MI.EAST TR 213 36F09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18088, -74.95929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run carry?

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

How long is Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgetown Pike over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.