US Bridges

Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.S.RED Lion RD3372F05 · Structure no. 000000000038673

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 32,051 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,063 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBustleton Pike
CrossesBranch Pennypack Creek
Location.3MI.S.RED Lion RD3372F05
RouteState Highway 532
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09795, -75.03036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,051 (2024)
Projected traffic36,063 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek carry?

About 32,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Bustleton Pike over Branch Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.