US Bridges

Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Nockamixon State 15A02 · Structure no. 000000000007054

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 5,093 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMountain View Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationNockamixon State 15A02
RouteState Highway 563
Coordinates40.43603, -75.26484
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,093 (2023)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 5,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.