US Bridges

Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · West of Yardley 37H02 · Structure no. 000000000006877

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

About this bridge

Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 WB
CrossesLanghorne-Yardley Road
LocationWest of Yardley 37H02
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.21977, -74.88002
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,217 (2024)
Projected traffic41,676 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$359,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road 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 Langhorne-Yardley Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 WB over Langhorne-Yardley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.