US Bridges

River Road over Trib Delaware River

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · North of Yardley 33C09 · Structure no. 000000000006785

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,958
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Trib Delaware River is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Trib Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,958 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,519 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTrib Delaware River
LocationNorth of Yardley 33C09
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25574, -74.84798
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,958 (2024)
Projected traffic4,519 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Trib Delaware River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Trib Delaware River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Trib Delaware River carry?

About 3,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Trib Delaware River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Trib Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.