US Bridges

Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. US-1 3261H10 · Structure no. 000000000048691

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,480 by 2030. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichlieu Road
CrossesI-276 Pa Turnpike
Location1 Mi. E. US-1 3261H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12812, -74.95353
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,304 (2024)
Projected traffic11,480 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike carry?

About 10,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Richlieu Road over I-276 Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.