US Bridges

RM 652 over Delaware River

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 4.90 MI E of FM 1165 · Structure no. 240550245102005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 652 over Delaware River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 652 over Delaware River in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 652
CrossesDelaware River
Location4.90 MI E of FM 1165
RouteState Highway 652
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89433, -104.34933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,295 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 652 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 652 over Delaware River carry?

About 4,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 652 over Delaware River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RM 652 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.