US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Little Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.S.SELLERS AVE.44B01 · Structure no. 000000000014913

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Little Crum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 95 over Little 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 96,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,878 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesLittle Crum Creek
Location.4MI.S.SELLERS AVE.44B01
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.86843, -75.33054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,190 (2024)
Projected traffic146,878 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Little Crum Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Little Crum Creek carry?

About 96,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Little Crum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Interstate 95 over Little Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.