US Bridges

SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp 219E.SR1006 · Structure no. 000000000035566

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,686 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 0652 TR 652
CrossesTrib to Delaware River
LocationDamascus Twp 219E.SR1006
RouteState Highway 652
Coordinates41.61298, -75.07411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2023)
Projected traffic3,686 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0652 TR 652 over Trib to Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.