US Bridges

Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Eureka 3145K02 · Structure no. 000000000027322

Built
1838
187 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1838 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 187 years old, older 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 8,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,502 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLimekiln Pike
CrossesLittle Neshaminy Creek
LocationEureka 3145K02
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates40.23778, -75.19132
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,870 (2024)
Projected traffic11,502 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1838, making it 187 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Limekiln Pike over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 8,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Pike over Little Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.