Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.ALMSHOUSE RD.34K02 · Structure no. 000000000007326
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,559
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy is a concrete tee beam carrying Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,559 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy carry?
About 3,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mearns Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.