US Bridges

Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .6MILES to LR-151 34A02 · Structure no. 000000000006904

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 6 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 31,589 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,851 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesLittle Neshaminy Creek
Location.6MILES to LR-151 34A02
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates40.22448, -75.13085
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,589 (2024)
Projected traffic32,851 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Street Road over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 31,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.