US Bridges

Tyburn Road over Newbold Road

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.SE.MORRISVILLE 39A09 · Structure no. 000000000007185

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,568
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyburn Road over Newbold Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyburn Road over Newbold Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,835 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTyburn Road
CrossesNewbold Road
Location1MI.SE.MORRISVILLE 39A09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18161, -74.78833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2024)
Projected traffic14,835 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyburn Road over Newbold Road built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Tyburn Road over Newbold Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Tyburn Road over Newbold Road carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Tyburn Road over Newbold Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tyburn Road over Newbold Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.