US Bridges

Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Warwick Twp. 30A12 · Structure no. 000000000007333

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 9,983 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,115 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAlmshouse Road
CrossesLittle Neshaminy Creek
LocationWarwick Twp. 30A12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23911, -75.06081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,983 (2024)
Projected traffic12,115 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Almshouse Road over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 9,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Almshouse Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.