US Bridges

River Road over Trib. of Delaware River

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Laurelroads 26B02/ 2813B6 · Structure no. 000000000068652

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Trib. of Delaware River is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Trib. of Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,074 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTrib. of Delaware River
LocationLaurelroads 26B02/ 2813B6
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.40256, -74.98942
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2024)
Projected traffic3,074 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Trib. of Delaware River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Trib. of Delaware River 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 River Road over Trib. of Delaware River carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Trib. of Delaware River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Trib. of Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.