Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 M N SR563 Adc 2807-K9 · Structure no. 000000000007502
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2013. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bethlehem Pike over Three Mile Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.