US Bridges

Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · South of Ottsville 16G01 · Structure no. 000000000006888

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,844 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBedminster Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationSouth of Ottsville 16G01
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44275, -75.16117
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2023)
Projected traffic2,844 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bedminster Road over Tohickon 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 Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bedminster Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.