US Bridges

Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Washington Xing. 32K04 · Structure no. 000000000007318

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6 is a concrete tee beam carrying Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,214 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylorsville Road
CrossesHoughs Creek / 3039-B6
LocationWashington Xing. 32K04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28137, -74.86607
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,655 (2024)
Projected traffic11,214 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6 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 2023.

How much traffic does Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6 carry?

About 8,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorsville Road over Houghs Creek / 3039-B6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.