US Bridges

SR 1002 over Delaware River

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Tp Skinners Flls · Structure no. 000000000035588

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
467 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1002 over Delaware River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 124 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2032. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1002
CrossesDelaware River
LocationDamascus Tp Skinners Flls
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.66974, -75.05837
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 1002 over 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Delaware River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Delaware River?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.