US Bridges

Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · US 611 Bypass 29B03 · Structure no. 000000000007093

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 5,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesTurk ROAD(T389)
LocationUS 611 Bypass 29B03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28731, -75.12717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,076 (2024)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389) 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 Turk ROAD(T389) carry?

About 5,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Turk ROAD(T389)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.