US Bridges

Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Hilltown Twp. 20J13 · Structure no. 000000000007372

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR is a steel culvert carrying Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBr of W Br Neshaminy CR
LocationHilltown Twp. 20J13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30167, -75.28281
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2024)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Church Road over Br of W Br Neshaminy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.