Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · Point Pleasant 18A04 · Structure no. 000000000007118
- Built
- 1877
- 148 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 148 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal built?
It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Point Pleasant Pk. over Pennsylvania Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.