US Bridges

Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Wrightstown 31A10 · Structure no. 000000000069027

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,526
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,526 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWorthington Mill
CrossesNeshaminy Creek
LocationWrightstown 31A10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24781, -74.99494
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,526 (2024)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington Mill 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 Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 1,526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington Mill over Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.