US Bridges

Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk.

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E. PA611 2922-H2 · Structure no. 000000000048065

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk. is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Easton Road
CrossesNorth Br. Neshamany Crk.
Location0.5 MI E. PA611 2922-H2
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36551, -75.139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic502 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk. built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk. 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 Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Easton Road over North Br. Neshamany Crk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.