US Bridges

Lordville Road over Delaware River

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Lordville RD & Delaware R · Structure no. 000000000035637

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lordville Road over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lordville Road over Delaware River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2039. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLordville Road
CrossesDelaware River
LocationLordville RD & Delaware R
Coordinates41.86807, -75.21378
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic147 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lordville Road over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lordville Road over Delaware River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lordville Road over Delaware River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lordville Road over Delaware River?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lordville Road over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.