Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · North of Penndel 37E12 · Structure no. 000000000007020
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,537
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295 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 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 22,537 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,386 by 2032. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295 carry?
About 22,537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over Interstate 295?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.