Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 M W SR611 Adc 2922-G3 · Structure no. 000000000007535
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is Silo Hill Road over North Br 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Silo Hill Road over North Br Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.