US Bridges

River Road over Pidcock Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.LR-326 Spur 25K08 · Structure no. 000000000006791

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Pidcock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying River Road over Pidcock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,812 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesPidcock Creek
Location.1MI.LR-326 Spur 25K08
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32989, -74.93718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,075 (2024)
Projected traffic8,812 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Pidcock Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Pidcock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Pidcock Creek carry?

About 7,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Pidcock Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Pidcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.