Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · At the City Limit · Structure no. 000000000007193
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,729
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,729 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,565 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek carry?
About 9,729 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Dunks Ferry Road over Poquessing Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.