US Bridges

Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.LR 09085 08B13 · Structure no. 000000000006937

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 4,987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRichlandtown Pike
CrossesTohickon Creek
Location1.5MI.LR 09085 08B13
RouteState Highway 212
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44835, -75.32856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,987 (2024)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richlandtown Pike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 4,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Richlandtown Pike over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.