US Bridges

Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.W.YARDLEY Rd. 32H13 · Structure no. 000000000007008

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,441
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 8,441 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,714 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown Yardley RD
CrossesInterstate 295
Location1MI.W.YARDLEY Rd. 32H13
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23421, -74.88205
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,441 (2024)
Projected traffic12,714 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Newtown Yardley RD 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 Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295 carry?

About 8,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown Yardley RD over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.