US Bridges

Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Taylorsville · Structure no. 000000000007722

Built
1832
193 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 193 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTebola Beans Bridg
CrossesDelaware Canal
LocationSE of Taylorsville
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.2844, -74.8705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tebola Beans Bridg over Delaware Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.