US Bridges

Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI E Warrington 29G09 · Structure no. 000000000041225

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy is a concrete culvert carrying Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy 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 12,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,625 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlmshouse Road
CrossesBranch Little Neshaminy
Location.1MI E Warrington 29G09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25671, -75.09231
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,289 (2024)
Projected traffic13,625 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy built?

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

What condition is Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy carry?

About 12,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Almshouse Road over Branch Little Neshaminy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.