North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Quakertown Borough 13J01 · Structure no. 000000000007423
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,856
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 9,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Main Street over Branch Tochickon 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 North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek carry?
About 9,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over Branch Tochickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.