US Bridges

Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .25MI.W.OF Lr 152 36K03 · Structure no. 000000000007004

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,023
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road 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 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 37,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,374 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown By-Pass
CrossesSepta; Access Road
Location.25MI.W.OF Lr 152 36K03
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21667, -74.93667
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,023 (2024)
Projected traffic45,374 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$873,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road built?

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

What condition is Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road carry?

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

How long is Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown By-Pass over Septa; Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.