US Bridges

Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.MORRISVILLE 39F09 · Structure no. 000000000007192

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue 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 3,349 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTyburn Road
CrossesPennsylvania Avenue
Location.5MI.MORRISVILLE 39F09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18196, -74.76048
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,349 (2024)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue built?

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

What condition is Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue carry?

About 3,349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tyburn Road over Pennsylvania Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.