$4.5M Worthington Mill Bridge Replacement Project To Take Two Years

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 29 on a two year, $4.5 million project to replace the Worthington Mill Road bridge over the Neshaminy Creek.

The one lane span, built in 1954, has been closed since the remnants of Hurricane Ida caused heavy deterioration to the approaches to the bridge in Sept. 2021. The bridge links Northampton and Wrightstown townships and carries approximately 2,600 vehicles daily

Under the contract, PennDOT's contractor will remove and replace the 68-year-old, single-lane structure with a wider three-span composite prestressed concrete structure measuring 84 feet in length and 32 feet in width. The new bridge will allow for two lanes of traffic to travel across the structure, compared to the current one lane crossing.

During construction, Worthington Mill Road motorists will continue to be directed to use Swamp Road and Route 232 (Second Street Pike). Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. The closure will remain in place until the project is completed in summer 2024.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

H&K Group, Inc., of Skippack, will be the general contractor on the $4.5 million project, which is financed with 100 percent state funds.

Prior to Hurricane Ida, the bridge was rated in poor condition due to its deteriorating concrete deck and steel superstructure. Dodging potholes and traffic had become commonplace in recent years for local motorists.