US Bridges

Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · W. of SR 263 River Bridge · Structure no. 000000000007738

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRedfield Bridge
CrossesDelaware Canal
LocationW. of SR 263 River Bridge
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4044, -74.9859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic16 by 2036
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Redfield Bridge over Delaware Canal?

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