US Bridges

Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI S SR 2089 3034-K8 · Structure no. 000000000048015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNicklaus Drive
CrossesBr. of Neshaminy Creek
Location1/4 MI S SR 2089 3034-K8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2661, -75.12583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic251 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nicklaus Drive over Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.