US Bridges

Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Sellersville Boro 20E03 · Structure no. 000000000056865

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,308 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,803 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Pike
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationSellersville Boro 20E03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35767, -75.30769
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,308 (2023)
Projected traffic16,803 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 10,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.