Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · At SR 32 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000007728
- Built
- 1830
- 195 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1830 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 195 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 1 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1830, making it 195 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Waterworks Apt RD 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 Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Waterworks Apt RD over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.