Canal Road over Delaware Canal
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · South of Raubsville · Structure no. 000000000028942
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Canal Road over Delaware Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Road over Delaware Canal in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1832 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Road over Delaware Canal built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Canal Road over Delaware Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Canal Road over Delaware Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Canal Road over Delaware Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Road over Delaware Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.