E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · New Britian Boro. 28E01 · Structure no. 000000000006916
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,221
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,221 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,783 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run carry?
About 9,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns E. Butler Avenue over Cooks Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.