US Bridges

Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 M S SR179 Adc 2925-H2 · Structure no. 000000000007478

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2013. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStockton Avenue
CrossesAquetong Creek
Location0.1 M S SR179 Adc 2925-H2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.363, -74.95312
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1997)
Projected traffic500 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Stockton Avenue over Aquetong 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.