US Bridges

Access Road over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Miles from Pa Route 5 · Structure no. 4870001P0000000

Built
1848
177 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Suspension
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
535 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Access Road over Delaware River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron suspension carrying Access Road over Delaware River in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1848 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 177 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.1 Miles from Pa Route 5
RouteFederal Lands Road 100
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4818, -74.9858
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1848, making it 177 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Access Road over Delaware River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Delaware River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Delaware River?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Delaware River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.