US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.LANGHORNE 37H08 · Structure no. 000000000006865

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX 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 24,243 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,982 by 2032. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesNorfolk Southern & CSX
Location1MI.N.LANGHORNE 37H08
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19043, -74.88158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,243 (2024)
Projected traffic36,982 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX carry?

About 24,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over Norfolk Southern & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.