40 44' 11 N
75 34' 63 W

Bertsch Creek is a tributary of the Lehigh River. Remnants of the old aqueduct that allowed the canal to flow over the creek can still be seen. The aqueduct served as flood control, spilling over the sides of the canal and into the creek. In addition, it provided continuous transportation down the canal. The aqueduct was the smallest of five that existed in the canal system. It was built entirely of wood and lasted for over one hundred years. Locks 26 and 27, located at Lockport are directly below the aqueduct.

Exposed slate can be seen on the riverbanks below the lock.

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