US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Neshaminy Falls 41G03 · Structure no. 000000000067562

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,671
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 53,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,991 by 2032. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationNeshaminy Falls 41G03
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.14569, -74.95401
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,671 (2024)
Projected traffic49,991 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 53,671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.