US Bridges

West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · L. Southampton 3261G03 · Structure no. 000000000052786

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,812 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,653 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWest Maple Avenue
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationL. Southampton 3261G03
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates40.17417, -74.95735
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,812 (2024)
Projected traffic12,653 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 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 West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Maple Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 10,812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Maple Avenue over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.