US Bridges

Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Newtown Boro 36E02 · Structure no. 000000000044293

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21,290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,454 by 2032. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRichboro Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
Location1 Mi.S.Newtown Boro 36E02
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates40.22407, -74.96443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,290 (2024)
Projected traffic23,454 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richboro Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 21,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Richboro Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.