US Bridges

Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Chalfont Borough 27K02 · Structure no. 000000000007114

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,763 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFerry Rd./Park Ave
CrossesNorth Br Neshaminy Creek
LocationChalfont Borough 27K02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.29141, -75.20573
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2024)
Projected traffic6,763 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Rd./Park Ave 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Rd./Park Ave over North Br Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.