US Bridges

Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.W.NAVALAIR ST 3147-J4 · Structure no. 000000000007650

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR is a steel arch - deck carrying Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Drive
CrossesTrib.Little Neshaminy CR
Location2MI.W.NAVALAIR ST 3147-J4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2263, -75.0694
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Drive over Trib.Little Neshaminy CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.