US Bridges

Easton Road over Deep Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.MI.N.PIPERSVILLE 16K02 · Structure no. 000000000007077

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Deep Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over Deep Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 years old, older 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,416 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesDeep Run
Location1.MI.N.PIPERSVILLE 16K02
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43407, -75.14119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,380 (2024)
Projected traffic14,416 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Easton Road over Deep 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Easton Road over Deep Run carry?

About 12,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Deep Run?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.