US Bridges

Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North Doylestown 22K09 · Structure no. 000000000007374

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass 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 7,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,546 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dublin Pike
CrossesTR 611 By-Pass
LocationNorth Doylestown 22K09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.32699, -75.13872
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,106 (2024)
Projected traffic8,546 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass built?

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

What condition is Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass carry?

About 7,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dublin Pike over TR 611 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.