US Bridges

Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Rushland 30E09 · Structure no. 000000000007356

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSacketts Ford Road
CrossesLittle Neshaminy Creek
LocationRushland 30E09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25575, -75.03386
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2023)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacketts Ford 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 Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sacketts Ford Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.