Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft West of SR 32 · Structure no. 000000000007732
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 4 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.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Mechanic Street 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 Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.