Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · .45MI S of SR0013 3375-C5 · Structure no. 000000000007684
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 142 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Old Route 13 over Abandoned 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 Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 13 over Abandoned Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.