US Bridges

Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · S.W. Doylestown 3034E05 · Structure no. 000000000046491

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,637 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLower State Road
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationS.W. Doylestown 3034E05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28654, -75.1605
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2023)
Projected traffic11,637 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower State 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lower State Road over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.