US Bridges

Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · West Doylestown 22J11 · Structure no. 000000000007371

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5,363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLimekiln Road
CrossesPa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068)
LocationWest Doylestown 22J11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31433, -75.14724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,363 (2024)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068) carry?

About 5,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068)?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Road over Pa 611 BY-PASS(LR1068)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.