US Bridges

Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2MI.TO LR-09042 36H04 · Structure no. 000000000007049

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 10,789 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,189 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location1.2MI.TO LR-09042 36H04
RouteState Highway 532
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21182, -74.94769
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,789 (2024)
Projected traffic13,189 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 10,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.