US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Newportville 42G6/3262H10 · Structure no. 000000000006856

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 27,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesPennsylvania Turnpike
LocationNewportville 42G6/3262H10
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.12869, -74.88944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,719 (2024)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$875,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike carry?

About 27,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over Pennsylvania Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.