US Bridges

Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal

FairPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Durham Furnace · Structure no. 000000000007763

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Traugers Bridge 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTraugers Bridge
CrossesDelaware Canal
LocationSE of Durham Furnace
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5717, -75.1916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic12 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traugers Bridge 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Traugers Bridge over Delaware Canal?

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