State Road over Poquessing Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Phila-Bucks Line 3483C02 · Structure no. 000000000038758
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,284
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Poquessing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Road over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,505 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Road over Poquessing Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Road over Poquessing Creek carry?
About 14,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Road over Poquessing Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Poquessing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.