US Bridges

Easton Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.PLUMSTEADVI. 22J02 · Structure no. 000000000007074

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Easton Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 17,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,047 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEaston Road
CrossesNorth Br.Neshaminy Creek
Location2MI.S.PLUMSTEADVI. 22J02
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.36302, -75.14232
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,187 (2023)
Projected traffic21,047 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$476,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton 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 Easton Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 17,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.