US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NORTH Penndel 37E13 · Structure no. 000000000006860

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek 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 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 27,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesMill Creek
Location1MI.NORTH Penndel 37E13
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.16179, -74.90029
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,719 (2024)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.