US Bridges

East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.15 MI SW of SR 32 · Structure no. 000000000007507

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2011. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast College Ave.
CrossesPennsylvania Canal
Location0.15 MI SW of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24083, -74.83501
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic420 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is East College 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 May 2024.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East College Ave. over Pennsylvania Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.