Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · .25 MI S 9th ST 2807-E2 · Structure no. 000000000007694
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2015. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bethlehem Pike over Beaver Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.