Mechanic Street over Delaware Canal

Poor Condition194 years old380 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
Location500 Ft West Of SR 32
CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesDelaware Canal
Coordinates40.36208, -74.95167

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area119.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1832 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic380 (2012)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Park/Forest Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007732

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