Sunday Road over Delaware Canal
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · NW of Kintnersville · Structure no. 000000000007761
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Sunday Road over Delaware Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Sunday Road 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 0 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunday Road over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunday 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sunday Road over Delaware Canal carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Sunday Road 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 12 ft wide.
Who owns Sunday Road over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.