US Bridges

State Road over Crum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.MI.E.OF Pa 252 34F02 · Structure no. 000000000015161

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
494 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,801
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Road over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,239 by 2032. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location1.MI.E.OF Pa 252 34F02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93773, -75.36964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,801 (2024)
Projected traffic8,239 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Crum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 5,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.