US Bridges

Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.TO Lr 09085 08A13 · Structure no. 000000000006936

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run is a concrete slab carrying Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 4,987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHellertown Street
CrossesBranch Beaver Run
Location2MI.TO Lr 09085 08A13
RouteState Highway 212
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44493, -75.33369
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,987 (2024)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run carry?

About 4,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hellertown Street over Branch Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.