US Bridges

River Road over Delaware Canal

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. to Lr 09140 26E11 · Structure no. 000000000044281

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDelaware Canal
Location2 Mi. to Lr 09140 26E11
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.31378, -74.90254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2024)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Delaware Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Delaware Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Delaware Canal carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Delaware Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.