US Bridges

Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Bucks County Line 3373D10 · Structure no. 000000000038408

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,647
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 years old, older 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 22,647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,290 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankford Avenue
CrossesPoquessing Creek
LocationBucks County Line 3373D10
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0649, -74.98122
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,647 (2024)
Projected traffic22,290 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankford Avenue over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek carry?

About 22,647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.