US Bridges

Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · In Point Pleasant 17K04 · Structure no. 000000000007126

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 119 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTohickon Hill Road
CrossesGeddes Run
LocationIn Point Pleasant 17K04
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.42262, -75.06654
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2024)
Projected traffic543 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tohickon Hill Road over Geddes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.