US Bridges

Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276)

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Near Feasterville · Structure no. 000000000007658

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,089
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 28,089 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,853 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 326 SR 0532
CrossesPa TURNPIKE(I-276)
LocationNear Feasterville
RouteState Highway 532
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14403, -75.00518
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,089 (2024)
Projected traffic30,853 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) carry?

About 28,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 326 SR 0532 over Pa TURNPIKE(I-276)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.