US Bridges

Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.SOUTH TR-413 37B12 · Structure no. 000000000006725

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 3,744 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,534 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLanghorne West Acc
CrossesNew US 1 By-Pass
Location.5MI.SOUTH TR-413 37B12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16666, -74.9235
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,744 (2024)
Projected traffic5,534 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass 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 2023.

How much traffic does Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass carry?

About 3,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Langhorne West Acc over New US 1 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.