Covered Bridge Rd. over Tohickon Creek

Fair Condition153 years old187 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
LocationSheards Mill Bdg. 08k12
CarriesCovered Bridge Rd.
CrossesTohickon Creek
Coordinates40.45478, -75.27814

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Max Span116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Width19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Area221.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1873 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic187 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000007470

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