Century Lane over Poquessing Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI W SR132 Adc 3373F3 · Structure no. 000000000007487
- Built
- 1853
- 172 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Century Lane over Poquessing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Century Lane over Poquessing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1853 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 172 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2011. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 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 Century Lane over Poquessing Creek built?
It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Century Lane 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 Century Lane over Poquessing Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Century Lane over Poquessing Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Century Lane over Poquessing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.