US Bridges

Easton Road over Tohickon Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.S.OTTSVILLE 16J01 · Structure no. 000000000007079

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Tohickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,416 by 2032. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
Location2MI.S.OTTSVILLE 16J01
RouteState Highway 611
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44402, -75.14861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,380 (2024)
Projected traffic14,416 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Easton Road over Tohickon 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Easton Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 12,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.