US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North Pa.Turnpike 41E05 · Structure no. 000000000068364

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,412
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 52,412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,935 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesRamp Ij
LocationNorth Pa.Turnpike 41E05
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.1325, -74.96641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,412 (2023)
Projected traffic67,935 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij carry?

About 52,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Ramp Ij?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.