US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Plumstead Township 17D03 · Structure no. 000000000007550

Built
1871
154 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1871, so it is 154 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2011. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesCabin Run
LocationPlumstead Township 17D03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.432, -75.1125
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic100 by 2011
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Cabin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Cabin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.