US Bridges

Traffic Route 13 over US 1

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.W.MORRISVILLE 38J06 · Structure no. 000000000006776

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 13 over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 13 over US 1 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTraffic Route 13
CrossesUS 1
Location1MI.W.MORRISVILLE 38J06
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19662, -74.80198
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,071 (2024)
Projected traffic29,772 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$253,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Route 13 over US 1 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Traffic Route 13 over US 1 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 US 1 carry?

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

How long is Traffic Route 13 over US 1?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 13 over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.