US Bridges

North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.13MI N of SR0313 14A01 · Structure no. 000000000007474

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,365
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth 4th Street
CrossesBranch of Tohickon Creek
Location0.13MI N of SR0313 14A01
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4432, -75.339
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2010)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 4th Street over Branch of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North 4th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.