US Bridges

Easton Road over 611 By-Pass

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · US 611 Bypass 29A03 · Structure no. 000000000007094

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

About this bridge

Easton Road over 611 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over 611 By-Pass 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 5,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,074 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
Crosses611 By-Pass
LocationUS 611 Bypass 29A03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28931, -75.12974
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,076 (2024)
Projected traffic7,074 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over 611 By-Pass built?

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

What condition is Easton Road over 611 By-Pass 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Easton Road over 611 By-Pass carry?

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

How long is Easton Road over 611 By-Pass?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over 611 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.