Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatfield Boro 3032C6 · Structure no. 000000000027529
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,784
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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 6 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 8,784 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,617 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 8,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Branch Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.