US Bridges

Bergstrom Road over Pine Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI S PA-413 2923-B4 · Structure no. 000000000048539

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bergstrom Road over Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bergstrom Road over Pine Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBergstrom Road
CrossesPine Run
Location1.2 MI S PA-413 2923-B4
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.354, -75.1123
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic375 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bergstrom Road over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bergstrom Road over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bergstrom Road over Pine Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bergstrom Road over Pine Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bergstrom Road over Pine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.