US Bridges

Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Ottsville 2698-G4 · Structure no. 000000000047016

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeigel Hill Road
CrossesTinicum Creek
LocationOttsville 2698-G4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48048, -75.14679
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2016)
Projected traffic501 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Geigel Hill Road over Tinicum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.