US Bridges

Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Northampton Twp. 35C01 · Structure no. 000000000007000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,579 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,295 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJacksonville Road
CrossesBranch Little Neshaminy
LocationNorthampton Twp. 35C01
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates40.2283, -75.04811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,579 (2024)
Projected traffic12,295 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy built?

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

What condition is Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy carry?

About 7,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jacksonville Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.