US Bridges

Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · S of Co. Line 3032J07 · Structure no. 000000000027400

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 42,557 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,815 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBethlehem Pike
CrossesW. Br. Neshaminy Creek
LocationS of Co. Line 3032J07
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.27334, -75.25827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,557 (2023)
Projected traffic39,815 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 42,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Pike over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.