US Bridges

Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania · S.Of Richlandtown 08E10 · Structure no. 000000000007417

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,481 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Road
CrossesBranch Tohickon Creek
LocationS.Of Richlandtown 08E10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46084, -75.30726
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,481 (2023)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Road over Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek carry?

About 2,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road over Branch Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.