River Road over Delaware Canal
GoodBucks County, Pennsylvania · Upper Black Eddy 05D04 · Structure no. 000000000006815
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Delaware Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,491 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is River Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Delaware Canal carry?
About 2,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.