Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI N. PA-532 3038-G5 · Structure no. 000000000007647
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Old Dolington Road over Houghs 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dolington Road over Houghs Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.