US Bridges

Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.W.MILL Road 31A09 · Structure no. 000000000007253

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,586 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,406 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSwamp ROAD/3037B10
CrossesBranch Neshaminy Creek
Location.3MI.W.MILL Road 31A09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25257, -74.99299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,586 (2024)
Projected traffic9,406 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 8,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp ROAD/3037B10 over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.