US Bridges

Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Doylestown 23A06 · Structure no. 000000000007072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road 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 6,995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoylestwn Bypas NB
CrossesEaston Road
LocationDoylestown 23A06
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34333, -75.13333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,995 (2024)
Projected traffic8,294 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$240,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road built?

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

What condition is Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road carry?

About 6,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Doylestwn Bypas NB over Easton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.