US Bridges

SR 1016 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Riegelsville Pa 01J12 · Structure no. 000000000007695

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
582 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 1016 over Delaware River is a steel suspension carrying SR 1016 over Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 121 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1016
CrossesDelaware River
LocationRiegelsville Pa 01J12
RouteState Highway 1016
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59427, -75.19074
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1016 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1016 over Delaware River 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 SR 1016 over Delaware River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR 1016 over Delaware River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.