FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRON HILL ROAD

Carrying IRON HILL ROAD over COOKS RUN

1/4 Mi N of PA202 3034-E2, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRON HILL ROAD

The IRON HILL ROAD bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries IRON HILL ROAD over COOKS RUN. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRON HILL ROAD compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
IRON HILL ROAD 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000048010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRON HILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IRON HILL ROAD against other structures in Bucks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRON HILL ROAD?

IRON HILL ROAD in Bucks, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRON HILL ROAD inspected?

IRON HILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRON HILL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRON HILL ROAD?

IRON HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRON HILL ROAD?

IRON HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is IRON HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

IRON HILL ROAD was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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