US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.W.LANGHORNE 36H12 · Structure no. 000000000007278

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 6,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,688 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location1.5MI.W.LANGHORNE 36H12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.16834, -74.95102
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,991 (2024)
Projected traffic7,688 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$848,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Brownsville 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 6,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.