US Bridges

River Road over Tohickon Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Point Pleasant 2811K03 · Structure no. 000000000048556

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Tohickon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Road over Tohickon Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTohickon Creek
LocationPoint Pleasant 2811K03
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.42333, -75.06667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2024)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 River Road over Tohickon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Tohickon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Tohickon Creek carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Tohickon Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Tohickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.