US Bridges

SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI East of Dewart · Structure no. 000000000028977

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 21 ft (6.4 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
CrossesTrib.To Deleware Run
Location3.5 MI East of Dewart
RouteState Highway 54
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12405, -76.82106
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware 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 Trib.To Deleware Run carry?

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

How long is SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Trib.To Deleware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.