Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · East of Narrowsville · Structure no. 000000000007756
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gravel Pit Road 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Gravel Pit Road 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 Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Pit Road over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.