US Bridges

US 1 over Washington St.

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Morrisville Borough · Structure no. 000000000007686

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 1 over Washington St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Washington St. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 years old, older 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 6 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesWashington St.
LocationMorrisville Borough
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2058, -74.7746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2022)
Projected traffic64,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 US 1 over Washington St. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 1 over Washington St. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Washington St. carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Washington St.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Washington St.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).