Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Bensalem Twp. 42C12 · Structure no. 000000000006764
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 16,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,209 by 2032. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bristol Pike 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 16,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Pike over Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.