FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DARK HOLLOW ROAD

Carrying DARK HOLLOW ROAD over TOHICKON CREEK/ 2699-A10

AT STOVER'S MILL 17B02, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DARK HOLLOW ROAD

The DARK HOLLOW ROAD bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries DARK HOLLOW ROAD over TOHICKON CREEK/ 2699-A10. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 51.8 meters (170 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,047 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DARK HOLLOW ROAD compares

▼ 0.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
DARK HOLLOW ROAD 38.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
51.8 m (170 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,047 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000042700

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DARK HOLLOW ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DARK HOLLOW ROAD against other structures in Bucks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DARK HOLLOW ROAD?

DARK HOLLOW ROAD in Bucks, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DARK HOLLOW ROAD inspected?

DARK HOLLOW ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,047 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DARK HOLLOW ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DARK HOLLOW ROAD?

DARK HOLLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DARK HOLLOW ROAD?

DARK HOLLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DARK HOLLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?

DARK HOLLOW ROAD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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