US Bridges

Orvilla Road over W Br Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatfield Twp 3032G05 · Structure no. 000000000027533

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
46 ft
2 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 masonry arch - deck carrying Orvilla Road over W Br Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 151 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 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 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 3032G05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28398, -75.27264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2024)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orvilla Road over W Br Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Orvilla Road 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 April 2024.

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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Orvilla Road over W Br Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.