Island Road over Delaware Canal
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · NW of Kintnersville · Structure no. 000000000007762
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Island Road over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Island Road over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 1960, 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Road over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Island 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 Island Road over Delaware Canal carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Island Road over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Island Road over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.