US Bridges

Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Near Trevose 41A04 · Structure no. 000000000007663

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,988 by 2030. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa TURNPIKE(I-276)
CrossesNorfolk S.Rr
LocationNear Trevose 41A04
RouteInterstate 276
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13378, -74.98053
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,000 (2013)
Projected traffic109,988 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr 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 Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr carry?

About 90,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pa TURNPIKE(I-276) over Norfolk S.Rr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.