US Bridges

Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.SOUTH US 1 38F08 · Structure no. 000000000007183

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,412
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,412 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,891 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTyburn Road
CrossesBranch Martins Creek
Location.3MI.SOUTH US 1 38F08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18624, -74.82234
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,412 (2023)
Projected traffic15,891 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek carry?

About 14,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tyburn Road over Branch Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.