US Bridges

Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 400S.PERKASIE Bo. 20J03 · Structure no. 000000000044460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,673 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,084 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesBr Pleasant Springs CR
Location400S.PERKASIE Bo. 20J03
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates40.3605, -75.28125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,673 (2024)
Projected traffic7,084 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR carry?

About 5,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Br Pleasant Springs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.