US Bridges

Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.LANGHORNE 37K07 · Structure no. 000000000007229

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 39,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,487 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Valley Road
CrossesUS 1 Bypass (lr 281)
Location2MI.N.LANGHORNE 37K07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19336, -74.86489
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,970 (2024)
Projected traffic39,487 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281) carry?

About 39,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Valley Road over US 1 Bypass (lr 281)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.