US Bridges

Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2.0 MI W of SR252 3475-C8 · Structure no. 000000000010859

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJaffrey Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location2.0 MI W of SR252 3475-C8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01724, -75.48357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jaffrey Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.