US Bridges

Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · East Quakertown 14E01 · Structure no. 000000000007413

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,884 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesThatcher Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationEast Quakertown 14E01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44069, -75.31109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2023)
Projected traffic2,884 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thatcher 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Thatcher Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.