US Bridges

Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Morrisville Boro. 39D04 · Structure no. 000000000007688

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,021 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,900 by 2040. The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Street
CrossesDelaware Riv & Nj 29 SB
LocationMorrisville Boro. 39D04
RouteState Highway 2060
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21043, -74.76855
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,021 ft (311.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2020)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB?

The structure is 1,021 ft (311.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Delaware Riv & Nj 29 SB?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.