US Bridges

Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .7 MI NE PA-309 3032-F1 · Structure no. 000000000007609

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairhill School RD
CrossesTributary Neshaminy Crk
Location.7 MI NE PA-309 3032-F1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30702, -75.27817
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairhill School RD over Tributary Neshaminy Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.