Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft East of SR 32 · Structure no. 000000000007741
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Pt Pleasant Bridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Pt Pleasant Bridge over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.