US Bridges

Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.TO LR-09137 08G01 · Structure no. 000000000006940

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,932
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesQuakertown Road
CrossesBranch Cooks Creek
Location1.5MI.TO LR-09137 08G01
RouteState Highway 212
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51139, -75.29887
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2024)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks 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 Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Quakertown Road over Branch Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.