US Bridges

Essington Avenue over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Ridley Twp.Line 44B02 · Structure no. 000000000014958

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essington Avenue over Crum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Essington Avenue over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 76 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 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 14,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,989 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEssington Avenue
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationRidley Twp.Line 44B02
RouteState Highway 291
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86329, -75.32419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,523 (2023)
Projected traffic27,989 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Essington Avenue over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Essington Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Essington Avenue over Crum Creek carry?

About 14,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Essington Avenue over Crum Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Essington Avenue over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.