New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.SW of I-95 37G07 · Structure no. 000000000006734
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,959
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60,959 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,308 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 60,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns New US-1 Bypass over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.