US Bridges

Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile W. I-95; 3262F10 · Structure no. 000000000053260

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,958 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBensalem Blvd.
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-276)
Location3/4 Mile W. I-95; 3262F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12908, -74.9026
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2024)
Projected traffic8,958 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bensalem Blvd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276) carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bensalem Blvd. over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.