Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.3MI.W.RTE-412 02K09 · Structure no. 000000000007444
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slifer Valley Road over 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Slifer Valley Road over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.