US Bridges

River Road over Delaware Canal

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. E. US202 2813G10 · Structure no. 000000000046477

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,273
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 2011, so it is 14 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 3,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDelaware Canal
Location1/4 Mi. E. US202 2813G10
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.37517, -74.95626
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,273 (2024)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2011, making it 14 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 3,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Delaware Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Delaware Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.