Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · Narrowsville · Structure no. 000000000007757
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2032. 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).
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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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Overpecks Drive 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 Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Overpecks Drive over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.