New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · South Doylestown 29A02 · Structure no. 000000000007066
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,932
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 by 2032. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass carry?
About 1,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns New Britain Road over Doylestown Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.