US Bridges

Durham Road over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · E.Penndel Borough 42E01 · Structure no. 000000000007283

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Road over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durham 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 10,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,015 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham Road
CrossesInterstate 295
LocationE.Penndel Borough 42E01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15759, -74.9003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,112 (2024)
Projected traffic16,015 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Durham Road over Interstate 295 built?

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

What condition is Durham 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Durham Road over Interstate 295 carry?

About 10,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Durham Road over Interstate 295?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Road over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.