US Bridges

Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.LANGHORNE 37H07 · Structure no. 000000000006871

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1 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 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 24,217 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,676 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 WB
CrossesLr 281 Parallel: US 1
Location1MI.N.LANGHORNE 37H07
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.19293, -74.87981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,217 (2024)
Projected traffic41,676 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1 carry?

About 24,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 WB over Lr 281 Parallel: US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.