US Bridges

Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Langhorne Gardens 37G09 · Structure no. 000000000007242

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbourne Road 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 10,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,089 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWoodbourne Road
CrossesInterstate 295
LocationLanghorne Gardens 37G09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.18589, -74.88778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,486 (2024)
Projected traffic19,089 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295 built?

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

What condition is Woodbourne 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 Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295 carry?

About 10,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbourne Road over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.