US Bridges

Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Buckmanville 25D10 · Structure no. 000000000006958

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,901 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Bush Road
CrossesPidcock Creek
LocationBuckmanville 25D10
RouteState Highway 232
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32107, -74.97218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,292 (2024)
Projected traffic4,901 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek carry?

About 3,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Bush Road over Pidcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.