US Bridges

South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · New Britain Boro. 28D01 · Structure no. 000000000007339

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,134
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,754 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Tamenend Ave
CrossesCooks Run
LocationNew Britain Boro. 28D01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29664, -75.17903
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2024)
Projected traffic5,754 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Tamenend Ave over Cooks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Tamenend Ave over Cooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.