US Bridges

Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2MI.EAST PA-611 23C13 · Structure no. 000000000006926

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road 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 8,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDoylestwn Bypas NB
CrossesPebble Hill Road
Location1.2MI.EAST PA-611 23C13
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.30199, -75.11872
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,858 (2024)
Projected traffic6,722 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road built?

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

What condition is Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road carry?

About 8,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Doylestwn Bypas NB over Pebble Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.