US Bridges

Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.S.PHILMONT 3260H10 · Structure no. 000000000038674

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 29,688 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,777 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBustleton Pike
CrossesPoquessing Creek
Location.2MI.S.PHILMONT 3260H10
RouteState Highway 532
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12848, -75.01381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,688 (2023)
Projected traffic31,777 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bustleton Pike 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 Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek carry?

About 29,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Bustleton Pike over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.