US Bridges

Trenton Road over Interstate 295

FairClosed to traffic

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.7MI.N.PENNA Tpk. 42E02 · Structure no. 000000000007178

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Road over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trenton Road over Interstate 295 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,003 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTrenton Road
CrossesInterstate 295
Location1.7MI.N.PENNA Tpk. 42E02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15246, -74.89905
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,488 (2024)
Projected traffic13,003 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trenton Road over Interstate 295 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton Road 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 Trenton Road over Interstate 295 carry?

About 8,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Road over Interstate 295?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Road over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.