US Bridges

Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI. Lr 09006 41G03 · Structure no. 000000000007257

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,082
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,745 by 2032. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Lincoln Highwy
CrossesNeshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7
Location.4MI. Lr 09006 41G03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14553, -74.95666
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,082 (2024)
Projected traffic8,745 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7 built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7 carry?

About 7,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lincoln Highwy over Neshaminy Creek/ 3261-G7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.