US Bridges

Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.TO LR-09075 17D12 · Structure no. 000000000007036

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,796
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,796 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,722 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham Road
CrossesNorth Br.Neshaminy Creek
Location.5MI.TO LR-09075 17D12
RouteState Highway 413
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38313, -75.11176
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,796 (2023)
Projected traffic8,722 by 2032
Trucks17%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durham Road over North Br.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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 5,796 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.