US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Neshaminy Falls 41G03 · Structure no. 000000000006719

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 107,183 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,759 by 2032. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationNeshaminy Falls 41G03
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.14558, -74.95392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,183 (2024)
Projected traffic94,759 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 107,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.