FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOLLGATE ROAD

Carrying TOLLGATE ROAD over HICKORY CREEK

1.3 Mi S. PA-32 2811-J6, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOLLGATE ROAD

The TOLLGATE ROAD bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries TOLLGATE ROAD over HICKORY CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How TOLLGATE ROAD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
TOLLGATE ROAD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048538

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOLLGATE 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 TOLLGATE 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 TOLLGATE ROAD?

TOLLGATE ROAD in Bucks, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOLLGATE ROAD inspected?

TOLLGATE 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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for TOLLGATE ROAD?

TOLLGATE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOLLGATE ROAD?

TOLLGATE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TOLLGATE ROAD and does age affect safety?

TOLLGATE ROAD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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