US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Near Newportville · Structure no. 000000000007673

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,867
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 41,867 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,299 by 2030. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesSR 2027 & Nesh.Cr
LocationNear Newportville
RouteInterstate 276
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12898, -74.90011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,867 (2001)
Projected traffic49,299 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr carry?

About 41,867 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2027 & Nesh.Cr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.