US Bridges

Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.S.MORRISVIL. 39B09 · Structure no. 000000000007186

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,706 by 2032. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTyburn Rd/Brist P
CrossesAmtrak-Ny to Wash
Location1.5MI.S.MORRISVIL. 39B09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.18204, -74.78561
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2024)
Projected traffic21,706 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Tyburn Rd/Brist P over Amtrak-Ny to Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.