US Bridges

Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.N.PHIL.LINE 45E05 · Structure no. 000000000006829

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,503
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,793 by 2032. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTennis AVE.(T456)
CrossesInterstate 95 AMTRAK
Location.9MI.N.PHIL.LINE 45E05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06373, -74.97041
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2024)
Projected traffic4,793 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK carry?

About 6,503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tennis AVE.(T456) over Interstate 95 AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.