US Bridges

East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Yardley Borough 33D11 · Structure no. 000000000007013

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,449 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Afton Avenue
CrossesDelaware CANAL/3151-F2
LocationYardley Borough 33D11
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24329, -74.83788
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,837 (2024)
Projected traffic5,449 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2 carry?

About 3,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Afton Avenue over Delaware CANAL/3151-F2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.