US Bridges

Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Plumstead Twp. 2922-F4 · Structure no. 000000000007527

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 138 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2011. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGayman Road
CrossesNorth Br Neshaminy Creek
LocationPlumstead Twp. 2922-F4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35462, -75.15389
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic125 by 2011
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$948,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is Gayman Road over North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gayman Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.