US Bridges

Big Oak Road over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.N.OF New US1 37J06 · Structure no. 000000000006870

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Oak Road over Interstate 295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Oak Road over Interstate 295 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,460 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Oak Road
CrossesInterstate 295
Location.4MI.N.OF New US1 37J06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19847, -74.87609
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,895 (2024)
Projected traffic13,460 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$729,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Oak Road over Interstate 295 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Oak Road over Interstate 295 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 Big Oak Road over Interstate 295 carry?

About 9,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Big Oak Road over Interstate 295?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Big Oak Road over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.