US Bridges

North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.1MI N of SR0313 13K01 · Structure no. 000000000007475

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
655
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 965 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth 9th Street
CrossesBranch of Tohickon Creek
Location0.1MI N of SR0313 13K01
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44334, -75.34595
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2010)
Projected traffic965 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 9th 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 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns North 9th Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.