US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Over Delaware R · Structure no. 000000000068391

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,814 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB 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 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,814 ft (552.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesDel R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB
LocationOver Delaware R
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.25863, -74.84752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,814 ft (552.9 m)
Longest span279 ft (85 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,300 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB?

The structure is 1,814 ft (552.9 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (85 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over Del R Pa 32 Nj 29 SB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.