US Bridges

Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.S.TAYLRSVE.RD.32H04 · Structure no. 000000000007051

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 115 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,421 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Crossin
CrossesHoughs Creek / 3038-J5
Location.3MI.S.TAYLRSVE.RD.32H04
RouteState Highway 532
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28428, -74.88193
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2024)
Projected traffic5,421 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5 built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5 carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Crossin over Houghs Creek / 3038-J5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.