US Bridges

Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Chain Bridge 30J10 · Structure no. 000000000006956

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 5,971 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,322 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSecond Street Pike
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationChain Bridge 30J10
RouteState Highway 232
Coordinates40.25137, -75.00875
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,971 (2024)
Projected traffic9,322 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 5,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street Pike over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.