US Bridges

Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Hulmeville Boro 42C04 · Structure no. 000000000007041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 17,567 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,682 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHulmeville Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationHulmeville Boro 42C04
RouteState Highway 513
Coordinates40.14138, -74.91258
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,567 (2024)
Projected traffic19,682 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 17,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hulmeville Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.