Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · At Red Hill Road 10K09 · Structure no. 000000000007128
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Headquarters Road over Tinicum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.