US Bridges

Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 611 By-Pass 28K02 · Structure no. 000000000006922

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068) 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 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 9,175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestwn Bypas SB
Crosses611 By-Pass (LR1068)
Location611 By-Pass 28K02
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29369, -75.13812
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,175 (2023)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068) built?

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

What condition is Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068) carry?

About 9,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068)?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Doylestwn Bypas SB over 611 By-Pass (LR1068)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.