US Bridges

Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Rushland WRIGHTWWN.30E08 · Structure no. 000000000007328

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 78 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 6 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,959 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRushland Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationRushland WRIGHTWWN.30E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26035, -75.03485
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2024)
Projected traffic2,959 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rushland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rushland Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.