US Bridges

Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · West TR 413 37A08 · Structure no. 000000000041028

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bridgetown Pk.
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationWest TR 413 37A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18928, -74.92833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2024)
Projected traffic5,605 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 4,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bridgetown Pk. over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.