US Bridges

N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.18 MI to SR 0212 08B13 · Structure no. 000000000007479

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN. Ambler Street
CrossesBranch of Tohickon Creek
Location0.18 MI to SR 0212 08B13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44503, -75.33166
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic800 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 N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ambler 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 N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ambler Street over Branch of Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.