New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Newportville 42E07 · Structure no. 000000000007161
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 377 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,388
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 6 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 12,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,168 by 2032. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is New Falls 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 12,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns New Falls Road over Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.