US Bridges

Berm Lane over Delaware Canal

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Upper Black Eddy · Structure no. 000000000007753

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Berm Lane over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berm Lane over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBerm Lane
CrossesDelaware Canal
LocationSE of Upper Black Eddy
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5597, -75.0966
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berm Lane over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berm 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 Berm Lane over Delaware Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Berm Lane over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Berm Lane over Delaware Canal?

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