US Bridges

Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Near Bristol 3263B10 · Structure no. 000000000046421

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,761
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,528 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol-Oxford Va
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-276)
LocationNear Bristol 3263B10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12523, -74.86477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,761 (2024)
Projected traffic13,528 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276) carry?

About 11,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol-Oxford Va over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.