US Bridges

Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Line Lexington 3032-G7 · Structure no. 000000000027886

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,445
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 4,445 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,358 by 2018. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLine Lexington-Rd
CrossesNeshaminy-Creek
LocationLine Lexington 3032-G7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26875, -75.27199
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,445 (2019)
Projected traffic4,358 by 2018
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Line Lexington-Rd over 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 Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek carry?

About 4,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Line Lexington-Rd over Neshaminy-Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.