US Bridges

School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI NE SR309 3033-B5 · Structure no. 000000000007493

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2011. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House Road
CrossesWest Br. Neshaminy Creek
Location1.3 MI NE SR309 3033-B5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28139, -75.2392
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2001)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House Road over West Br. 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 2024.

How much traffic does School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns School House Road over West Br. Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.