US Bridges

SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp @ JCT SR1017 · Structure no. 000000000035567

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
426 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River is a steel arch - deck carrying SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 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 2,793 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,987 by 2032. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0652 TR 652
CrossesDelaware River
LocationDamascus Twp @ JCT SR1017
RouteState Highway 652
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60966, -75.06169
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,793 (2024)
Projected traffic3,987 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 0652 TR 652 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 2022.

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

About 2,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0652 TR 652 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.