US Bridges

Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Feasterville 41A05 · Structure no. 000000000007277

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,438
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,572 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrevose Road
CrossesPoquessing Creek
LocationFeasterville 41A05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13233, -74.99408
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,438 (2024)
Projected traffic9,572 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trevose Road over Poquessing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek carry?

About 8,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Trevose Road over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.