US Bridges

Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · New Britain Bor. 28C04 · Structure no. 000000000007218

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,642 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationNew Britain Bor. 28C04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28457, -75.1879
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,336 (2023)
Projected traffic11,642 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 7,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.