US Bridges

Dolington Road over Interstate 295

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.TAYLORSVILLE 32J10 · Structure no. 000000000007323

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolington Road over Interstate 295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dolington Road over Interstate 295 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDolington Road
CrossesInterstate 295
Location1MI.S.TAYLORSVILLE 32J10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24964, -74.87211
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2024)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$444,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolington Road over Interstate 295 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolington 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dolington Road over Interstate 295 carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dolington Road over Interstate 295?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dolington Road over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.