US Bridges

Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.MORRISVILL 38J07 · Structure no. 000000000006774

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
628 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 22,071 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,772 by 2032. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTraffic Route 13
CrossesNewbold Road & Conrail
Location1MI.S.MORRISVILL 38J07
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates40.19437, -74.80146
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,071 (2024)
Projected traffic29,772 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$905,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail carry?

About 22,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 13 over Newbold Road & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.