US Bridges

Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N of T-Pike 3257F09 · Structure no. 000000000042650

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,302 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBethlehem Pike
CrossesSEPTA
LocationN of T-Pike 3257F09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.1363, -75.21322
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,799 (2023)
Projected traffic20,302 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA carry?

About 13,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Pike over SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.