US Bridges

Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Turk Rd;easton BYP.29B03 · Structure no. 000000000007065

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389) 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 28,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,133 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestown By-Pass
CrossesTurk Road (TWP-389)
LocationTurk Rd;easton BYP.29B03
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2867, -75.12703
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,175 (2024)
Projected traffic36,133 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$454,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389) built?

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

What condition is Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389) carry?

About 28,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Doylestown By-Pass over Turk Road (TWP-389)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.