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River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Golden Pheasant 2699-J02 · Structure no. 000000000006812

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road (pa 32)
CrossesDelaware Canal
LocationGolden Pheasant 2699-J02
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49025, -75.06937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2024)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns River Road (pa 32) over Delaware Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.