US Bridges

Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · At Stovers Mill 17B02 · Structure no. 000000000042700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,231
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,267 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDark Hollow Road
CrossesTohickon Creek/ 2699-A10
LocationAt Stovers Mill 17B02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43845, -75.12421
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2024)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10 carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dark Hollow Road over Tohickon Creek/ 2699-A10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.