US Bridges

Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .16 Mi. W. RTE309 3032K10 · Structure no. 000000000048953

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesBr. of Neshaminy Creek
Location.16 Mi. W. RTE309 3032K10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25557, -75.25116
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2034
Trucks7%
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

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 Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Br. of 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.