US Bridges

Hulmeville Avenue over I-276

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 Mi. W. I-95 3262C10 · Structure no. 000000000055717

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulmeville Avenue over I-276 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hulmeville Avenue over I-276 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,302 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,377 by 2030. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHulmeville Avenue
CrossesI-276
Location1.75 Mi. W. I-95 3262C10
RouteState Highway 513
Coordinates40.12833, -74.92367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,302 (2024)
Projected traffic26,377 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulmeville Avenue over I-276 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulmeville Avenue over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hulmeville Avenue over I-276 carry?

About 10,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hulmeville Avenue over I-276?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Hulmeville Avenue over I-276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.