Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E SR263 Adc 3035J7 · Structure no. 000000000007529
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888, so it is 137 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2011. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road over Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.