US Bridges

Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · N.LR09049 Edison 29B04 · Structure no. 000000000007063

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 35,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,920 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesBranch Neshaminy Creek
LocationN.LR09049 Edison 29B04
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28269, -75.12589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,170 (2023)
Projected traffic45,920 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Road over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 35,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Easton Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.