US Bridges

Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. W. PA212 2582B03 · Structure no. 000000000048227

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,163 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHellertown Road
CrossesBranch of Cooks Creek
Location1/4 Mi. W. PA212 2582B03
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates40.54578, -75.30336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,163 (2024)
Projected traffic5,361 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek carry?

About 4,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hellertown Road over Branch of Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.