US Bridges

Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2MI.N.EASTON Rd. 28J01 · Structure no. 000000000006918

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 19,992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,474 by 2032. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestown By-Pass
CrossesSEPTA & Lr 09041
Location1.2MI.N.EASTON Rd. 28J01
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29758, -75.14522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,992 (2024)
Projected traffic17,474 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041 carry?

About 19,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Doylestown By-Pass over SEPTA & Lr 09041?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.