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Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Buckingham 2924-D7 · Structure no. 000000000007534

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 1985. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolicong Road
CrossesLahaska Creek
LocationBuckingham 2924-D7
RouteCity Street 7009
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33288, -75.04297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic400 by 1985
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Holicong Road over Lahaska Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.