US Bridges

Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.S.LR 156 23A07 · Structure no. 000000000007069

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run 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 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 13,934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,622 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestown By-Pass
CrossesPine Run
Location.6MI.S.LR 156 23A07
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33652, -75.13404
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,934 (2024)
Projected traffic16,622 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run built?

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

What condition is Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run carry?

About 13,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Doylestown By-Pass over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.