Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · South Richlandtown 08E10 · Structure no. 000000000007418
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,222
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,614 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek carry?
About 2,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Union Avenue over Branch Tohickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.