Pennsylvania Route 624
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Pennsylvania Route 624 is a north–south state route located in southern central Pennsylvania
. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 462
in Wrightsville
near the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
that carries PA 462 across the Susquehanna River
. Its southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 24
in Red Lion.
after a brief stay in Windsor Township
. As Main Street, PA 624 runs east–west through the community before reemerging in Windsor Township as Craley Road.
At the Lower Windsor Township hamlet of Bittersville, a short distance east of the Windsor Township line, PA 624 begins to take on a northerly routing, turning to the northeast as it heads toward the hamlet of Craley.
In the center of Craley, PA 624 meets the eastern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 124
as well as the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 425
. After passing through the intersection, PA 624 becomes New River Road. East of Craley, PA 624 retains its northeast routing to the hamlet of Long Level on the west bank of the Susquehanna River. At the southern edge of the community, PA 624 turns a full 90 degrees northward and merges with a local riverside road to become Long Level Road.
Between Long Level and Leibharts Corner, PA 624 parallels the west bank of the Susquehanna, remaining roughly 150 feet (45.7 m) from the edge of the river. At Leibharts Corner, however, PA 624 follows a prolonged S-curve to the west and north as it breaks from the river and follows a more inland and more mountainous route. The distance between PA 624 and the Susquehanna gradually diminishes, though, as the route enters Hellam Township and Wrightsville a short distance to the north.
Upon entering Wrightsville, the river comes back into clear view along the eastern edge of the route, which parallels the Susquehanna once again for six blocks, coming as close as 300 feet (91.4 m) to the river at times. Along the sixth block, PA 624 passes under PA 462, then makes a sharp 90 degree left hand turn to intersect PA 462 at the foot of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462 is a long east–west running local route in central Pennsylvania. The western terminus is west of York. The eastern terminus is east of Lancaster. At both ends, PA 462 terminates at U.S. Route 30, and all of the route was signed as U.S. Route 30 before a freeway was...
in Wrightsville
Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,310 at the 2010 census. Wrightsville borough has a police department, historic society, and a volunteer fire company.- History :According to a plaque at Samuel S...
near the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
The Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge, officially the Veterans Memorial Bridge, spanning the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, is commonly associated with the name “Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge,” although five other former and present-day bridges share this...
that carries PA 462 across the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
. Its southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 24
Pennsylvania Route 24
Pennsylvania Route 24 is an long state highway located within central Pennsylvania in the York County area. Its southern terminus is at the Mason–Dixon Line near Stewartstown, where PA 24 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 23...
in Red Lion.
Route description
PA 624 begins at an intersection with PA 24 in the northern portion of the borough of Red Lion. Contrary to its south–north signage, PA 624 takes an easterly alignment as it exits the borough along East High Street and enters the borough of WindsorWindsor, Pennsylvania
Windsor is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,319 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Windsor is located at ....
after a brief stay in Windsor Township
Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Windsor Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,504 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which 0.04% is water. The township completely encircles the borough of Windsor...
. As Main Street, PA 624 runs east–west through the community before reemerging in Windsor Township as Craley Road.
At the Lower Windsor Township hamlet of Bittersville, a short distance east of the Windsor Township line, PA 624 begins to take on a northerly routing, turning to the northeast as it heads toward the hamlet of Craley.
In the center of Craley, PA 624 meets the eastern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 124
Pennsylvania Route 124
Pennsylvania Route 124 is a long state route in south central Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 74 in York...
as well as the northern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 425
Pennsylvania Route 425
Pennsylvania Route 425 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 851 in Fawn Grove. The northern terminus is at PA 124/PA 624 in East Prospect.-Route description:...
. After passing through the intersection, PA 624 becomes New River Road. East of Craley, PA 624 retains its northeast routing to the hamlet of Long Level on the west bank of the Susquehanna River. At the southern edge of the community, PA 624 turns a full 90 degrees northward and merges with a local riverside road to become Long Level Road.
Between Long Level and Leibharts Corner, PA 624 parallels the west bank of the Susquehanna, remaining roughly 150 feet (45.7 m) from the edge of the river. At Leibharts Corner, however, PA 624 follows a prolonged S-curve to the west and north as it breaks from the river and follows a more inland and more mountainous route. The distance between PA 624 and the Susquehanna gradually diminishes, though, as the route enters Hellam Township and Wrightsville a short distance to the north.
Upon entering Wrightsville, the river comes back into clear view along the eastern edge of the route, which parallels the Susquehanna once again for six blocks, coming as close as 300 feet (91.4 m) to the river at times. Along the sixth block, PA 624 passes under PA 462, then makes a sharp 90 degree left hand turn to intersect PA 462 at the foot of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge.