US Bridges

Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.N.RTE 332 32H11 · Structure no. 000000000006878

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quarry Road (T359) 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 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Road (T359)
CrossesInterstate 295
Location.8MI.N.RTE 332 32H11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24528, -74.87868
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2024)
Projected traffic3,225 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295 built?

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

What condition is Quarry Road (T359) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295 carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Road (T359) over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.