US Bridges

Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.N.ROUTE 463 3145H03 · Structure no. 000000000027606

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,952 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,698 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKenas Road
CrossesLittle Neshaminy Creek
Location.8MI.N.ROUTE 463 3145H03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23714, -75.20482
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,952 (2024)
Projected traffic6,698 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenas Road over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 2,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kenas Road over Little Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.