US Bridges

Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North Tullytown 43H01 · Structure no. 000000000006769

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 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 21,835 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,547 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTullytwn Rd;off RM
CrossesBranch Martins Creek
LocationNorth Tullytown 43H01
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15669, -74.81229
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,835 (2024)
Projected traffic28,547 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek carry?

About 21,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Tullytwn Rd;off RM over Branch Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.