US Bridges

Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.DOYLESTOWN 22H13 · Structure no. 000000000006917

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 12,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,609 by 2032. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Pike
CrossesPa 611 by Pass
Location1MI.S.DOYLESTOWN 22H13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30272, -75.14892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,089 (2024)
Projected traffic30,609 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass carry?

About 12,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Pike over Pa 611 by Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.