US Bridges

Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Andalusia Twp. 45F03 · Structure no. 000000000006757

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,410 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Pike
CrossesWoodhaven Road
LocationAndalusia Twp. 45F03
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07291, -74.96296
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,596 (2024)
Projected traffic24,410 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road carry?

About 14,596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Pike over Woodhaven Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.