US Bridges

River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MILES LR-09098 11K05 · Structure no. 000000000006813

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTrib.Of Delaware River
Location.5MILES LR-09098 11K05
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49315, -75.06894
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2024)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Trib.Of 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Trib.Of Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.