US Bridges

Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa Canal · Structure no. 000000000068392

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,753
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 EB
CrossesPa Canal
LocationOver Pa Canal
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates40.2564, -74.85165
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,753 (2024)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Pa Canal built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal 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 Pa Canal carry?

About 15,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 EB over Pa Canal?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.