US Bridges

T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run

PoorPosted for load

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Township Dewart · Structure no. 000000000029323

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-630 (river Road)
CrossesDelaware Run
LocationDelaware Township Dewart
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.1131, -76.88147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic232 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-630 (river Road) over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.