Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · North Tullytown 38H11 · Structure no. 000000000006771
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 24,470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,068 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
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Frequently asked questions
When was Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road 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 Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road carry?
About 24,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Traffic Route 13 over Penn Valley Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.