US Bridges

Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr.

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 W.Ivyland BORO.34J03 · Structure no. 000000000007210

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 14,595 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,729 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Road
CrossesBr.Little Neshaminy Cr.
Location1/4 W.Ivyland BORO.34J03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2165, -75.07485
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,595 (2024)
Projected traffic22,729 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr. built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr. carry?

About 14,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Road over Br.Little Neshaminy Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.