US Bridges

Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.TO Lr 09121 29H05 · Structure no. 000000000006961

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,805 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld York Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location.3MI.TO Lr 09121 29H05
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates40.27606, -75.08394
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,734 (2024)
Projected traffic24,805 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 17,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.