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Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Centre Br Pa 26H02 · Structure no. 000000000007641

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 99 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConnect PA263&NJ29
CrossesPennsylvania Canal
LocationCentre Br Pa 26H02
RouteState Highway 263
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4, -74.98
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Connect PA263&NJ29 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Connect PA263&NJ29 over Pennsylvania Canal?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.