US Bridges

Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · East of Souderton 3032-C1 · Structure no. 000000000007615

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairhill Road
CrossesSellersville Bypass
LocationEast of Souderton 3032-C1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30904, -75.29794
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fairhill Road over Sellersville Bypass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.