US Bridges

US 1 over S. Penna. Ave.

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Morrisville Boro. 39C04 · Structure no. 000000000007687

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

About this bridge

US 1 over S. Penna. Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over S. Penna. Ave. 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 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesS. Penna. Ave.
LocationMorrisville Boro. 39C04
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.205, -74.775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed—
TollOn a free road
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 S. Penna. Ave. built?

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

What condition is US 1 over S. Penna. Ave. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over S. Penna. Ave. carry?

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

How long is US 1 over S. Penna. Ave.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over S. Penna. Ave.?

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