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Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Fairless Junction 37E10 · Structure no. 000000000006947

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA 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 16,709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,917 by 2032. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lincoln Highwy
CrossesI-295 CSX SEPTA
LocationFairless Junction 37E10
RouteState Highway 213
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17671, -74.89651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,709 (2023)
Projected traffic21,917 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA built?

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

What condition is Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA 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 Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA carry?

About 16,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lincoln Highwy over I-295 CSX SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.