US Bridges

Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N.BALTIMORE 34J05 · Structure no. 000000000014969

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 15,844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,533 by 2032. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSproul Road
CrossesWhiskey Run & SEPTA
Location.5MI.N.BALTIMORE 34J05
RouteState Highway 320
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9186, -75.34857
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,844 (2024)
Projected traffic17,533 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA carry?

About 15,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sproul Road over Whiskey Run & SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.