US Bridges

Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · East Quakertown 2695-H10 · Structure no. 000000000007639

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErie Road
CrossesTohickon Creek Tributary
LocationEast Quakertown 2695-H10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44369, -75.32792
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2012)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Road over Tohickon Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.