US Bridges

SR 54 over Delaware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NW of Dewart · Structure no. 000000000028975

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Delaware Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,563 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesDelaware Run
Location3 MI NW of Dewart
RouteState Highway 54
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13665, -76.85095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2023)
Projected traffic2,563 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Delaware Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Delaware Run carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Delaware Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.