US Bridges

Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.WEST Lr 152 36J03 · Structure no. 000000000007003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,023
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek is a steel culvert carrying Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 37,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,374 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown By-Pass
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location.4MI.WEST Lr 152 36J03
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21728, -74.93989
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,023 (2024)
Projected traffic45,374 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown By-Pass over Newtown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek carry?

About 37,023 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Newtown By-Pass over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.