US Bridges

Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Unionville Pike 16H02 · Structure no. 000000000027894

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,139
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,139 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,249 by 2015. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnionville Pike
CrossesBranch Neshaminy Creek
LocationUnionville Pike 16H02
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29107, -75.29118
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,139 (2019)
Projected traffic12,249 by 2015
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 12,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Unionville Pike over Branch Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.