Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft N of PA13 3373-D10 · Structure no. 000000000007484
- Built
- 1845
- 180 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1845, so it is 180 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2013. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek built?
It was built in 1845, making it 180 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Lion Road over Poquessing 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Red Lion Road over Poquessing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.