US Bridges

Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk.

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.PHILA.AIRPT. 36A13 · Structure no. 000000000014961

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
469 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,155 by 2032. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIndustrial Highway
CrossesConrail;little Crum Crk.
Location1MI.S.PHILA.AIRPT. 36A13
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.87553, -75.26608
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,945 (2024)
Projected traffic15,155 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk. carry?

About 18,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk.?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Highway over Conrail;little Crum Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.