US Bridges

Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Plumstead Twp. 2922-K1 · Structure no. 000000000007541

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2011. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Park Road
CrossesNorth Br.Neshaminy Creek
LocationPlumstead Twp. 2922-K1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37489, -75.12476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic70 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Valley Park 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Park Road over North Br.Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.