US Bridges

Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Hankins Ny - Stalker Pa · Structure no. 000000000035626

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River is a steel suspension carrying Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2038. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKellam-Stalker RD
CrossesDelaware River
LocationHankins Ny - Stalker Pa
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82368, -75.1131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span384 ft (117 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic252 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kellam-Stalker RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 384 ft (117 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kellam-Stalker RD over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.