US Bridges

Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 M E SR212 Adc 2582-F4 · Structure no. 000000000007554

Built
1873
152 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1873 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 152 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2011. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKnecht Bridge RD
CrossesCooks Creek
Location1.2 M E SR212 Adc 2582-F4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5382, -75.278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1873, making it 152 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Knecht Bridge RD over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.