West Chester Pike over Crum Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.W.NEWTOWN Sq. 24F08 · Structure no. 000000000014812
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,978
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chester Pike over Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Pike over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 63 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 23,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,625 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Chester Pike over Crum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is West Chester Pike 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West Chester Pike over Crum Creek carry?
About 23,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Chester Pike over Crum Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns West Chester Pike over Crum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.