US Bridges

SR 1001 over Over Delware Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI North Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000029133

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Over Delware Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1001 over Over Delware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesOver Delware Run
Location4 MI North Watsontown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13732, -76.85102
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1001 over Over Delware Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 1001 over Over Delware 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 1001 over Over Delware Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Over Delware Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Over Delware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.