Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.LR.09112 27B12 · Structure no. 000000000006965
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45,881
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 45,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,923 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Bethlehem Pike over Br W 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 45,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Pike over Br W Br Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.