US Bridges

County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2.MI.S.SELLERSVILL 19J07 · Structure no. 000000000007400

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,553
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,553 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesN.E.Br Perkiomen Creek
Location2.MI.S.SELLERSVILL 19J07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.34023, -75.35329
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,553 (2024)
Projected traffic4,504 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over N.E.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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 3,553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over N.E.Br Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.