US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.NEWPORTVILLE 42G06 · Structure no. 000000000006857

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 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 27,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesNew Falls Road/ 3262-H10
Location1MI.N.NEWPORTVILLE 42G06
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13031, -74.89009
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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$522,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10 carry?

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

How long is Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over New Falls Road/ 3262-H10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.