US Bridges

Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · South of Raubsville · Structure no. 000000000028943

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Road
CrossesDelaware Canal Diversion
LocationSouth of Raubsville
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6274, -75.1909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Delaware Canal Diversion?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.