US Bridges

East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1BLK.DELAWARE Riv. 39C03 · Structure no. 000000000007220

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal is a concrete frame carrying East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 15,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,528 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Trenton Ave.
CrossesPennsylvania Canal
Location1BLK.DELAWARE Riv. 39C03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2181, -74.78013
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,530 (2024)
Projected traffic17,528 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Trenton Ave. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal carry?

About 15,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns East Trenton Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.