US Bridges

South Park Road over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Nockamixon State 10D09 · Structure no. 000000000007469

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Road over Tohickon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Park Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSouth Park Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationNockamixon State 10D09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46769, -75.17939
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 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 traffic1,457 (2023)
Projected traffic2,096 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 South Park Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Park 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 South Park Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Park Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.