US Bridges

SR 54 over Over Delaware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NW of Dewart · Structure no. 000000000028976

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Over Delaware Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 54 over Over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,563 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesOver Delaware Run
Location3 MI NW of Dewart
RouteState Highway 54
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12919, -76.83447
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over 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 Over Delaware Run carry?

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

How long is SR 54 over Over Delaware Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.