US Bridges

Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 50 Ft East of SR 32 · Structure no. 000000000007743

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Two Lane
CrossesDelaware Canal
Location50 Ft East of SR 32
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4394, -75.069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Two Lane over Delaware Canal?

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