US Bridges

Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bristol Interch. 42F09 · Structure no. 000000000007765

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 11,447 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,114 by 2032. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRamp a Southbound
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationBristol Interch. 42F09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.11047, -74.89136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,447 (2024)
Projected traffic18,114 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95 carry?

About 11,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a Southbound over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.