US Bridges

Somerton Road over CSX

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Metropoitan Indus. 41C06 · Structure no. 000000000007276

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,986
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Somerton Road over CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somerton Road over CSX 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 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerton Road
CrossesCSX
LocationMetropoitan Indus. 41C06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1305, -74.9852
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,986 (2024)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 Somerton Road over CSX built?

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

What condition is Somerton Road over CSX 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 Somerton Road over CSX carry?

About 3,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Somerton Road over CSX?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Somerton Road over CSX?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.