US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatfield Borough 3032-C6 · Structure no. 000000000068659

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,001
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesW.Br. of Neshaminy Creek
LocationHatfield Borough 3032-C6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.28031, -75.29758
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over W.Br. of Neshaminy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.