US Bridges

North Easton Road over Pine Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.DOYLESTOWN 23A07 · Structure no. 000000000007097

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Easton Road over Pine Run is a concrete tee beam carrying North Easton Road over Pine Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 7,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,833 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Easton Road
CrossesPine Run
Location2MI.N.DOYLESTOWN 23A07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33878, -75.13157
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,945 (2024)
Projected traffic10,833 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Easton Road over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Easton Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Easton Road over Pine Run carry?

About 7,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Easton Road over Pine Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns North Easton Road over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.