US Bridges

Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT W SR611 2698-E7 · Structure no. 000000000007558

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 149 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm School Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
Location1000FT W SR611 2698-E7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4583, -75.1596
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is Farm School 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farm School Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.