Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Longs Mill Bridge 34C01 · Structure no. 000000000007530
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2013. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Little 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.