Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Lower Southampton 40K05 · Structure no. 000000000007505
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2011. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sterner Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sterner Mill Road over Poquessing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.