US Bridges

York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.TO LR-09046 29G13 · Structure no. 000000000006959

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,537 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesYork Road
CrossesLittle Neshaminy CR & RD
Location.7MI.TO LR-09046 29G13
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates40.23438, -75.09104
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,135 (2024)
Projected traffic24,537 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD carry?

About 19,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over Little Neshaminy CR & RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.