US Bridges

New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Limekiln Pike 3033F01 · Structure no. 000000000045568

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR is a concrete culvert carrying New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNew Galena Road
CrossesTrib No. Br.Neshaminy CR
LocationLimekiln Pike 3033F01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.30757, -75.21872
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2024)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Galena Road over Trib No. Br.Neshaminy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.