Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Chalfont; 27K03/3033H04 · Structure no. 000000000006915
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,911
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,639 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 13,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Butler Avenue over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.