Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal
GoodBucks County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. N of New Hope · Structure no. 000000000054560
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Lower Limeport RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Limeport RD over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.