US Bridges

Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · County Line Road 3260J09 · Structure no. 000000000070153

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 13,653 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,663 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilmont Avenue
CrossesBranch Poquessing Creek
LocationCounty Line Road 3260J09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13333, -75.00618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,653 (2023)
Projected traffic17,663 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philmont Avenue over Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek carry?

About 13,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Philmont Avenue over Branch Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.