US Bridges

Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatfield Twp 16J5/3032E7 · Structure no. 000000000027532

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOrvilla Road
CrossesW. Br. Neshaminy Creek
LocationHatfield Twp 16J5/3032E7
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27396, -75.28432
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2024)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$990,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 8,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Orvilla Road over W. Br. Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.