California Road over Tohickon Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · California Road 07J08 · Structure no. 000000000007425
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,566
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Road over Tohickon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying California Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 3,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 California Road over Tohickon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is California 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does California Road over Tohickon Creek carry?
About 3,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is California Road over Tohickon Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns California Road over Tohickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.