US Bridges

Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Bedminster;tinicum 16K02 · Structure no. 000000000007553

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGruver Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationBedminster;tinicum 16K02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43596, -75.13973
Functional classRural 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic140 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gruver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gruver Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.