US Bridges

State Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.TO Bristol 46C01 · Structure no. 000000000007156

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Neshaminy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying State Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 11,159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,547 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location2MI.TO Bristol 46C01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.0848, -74.91112
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,159 (2024)
Projected traffic14,547 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is State 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 11,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.