US Bridges

Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Junction W/I-476 43K01 · Structure no. 000000000014905

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
429 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 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 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,887 by 2032. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95(NB)
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationJunction W/I-476 43K01
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86796, -75.34197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2024)
Projected traffic84,887 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95(NB) 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95(NB) over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.