US Bridges

Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.EAST Pa 611 29B01 · Structure no. 000000000006925

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek 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 17,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,272 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestown By-Pass
CrossesBranch Neshaminy Creek
Location.3MI.EAST Pa 611 29B01
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30022, -75.12211
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,386 (2024)
Projected traffic13,272 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?

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

What condition is Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 17,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Doylestown By-Pass over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.