US Bridges

New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.S.W.I-95 37F08 · Structure no. 000000000006732

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 58 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 50,317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,196 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew US-1 By-Pass
CrossesWoodbourne Road
Location.6MI.S.W.I-95 37F08
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19042, -74.89014
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,317 (2024)
Projected traffic63,196 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road carry?

About 50,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns New US-1 By-Pass over Woodbourne Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.