US Bridges

Goshen Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Newtown Township 24F05 · Structure no. 000000000015203

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Road over Crum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goshen Road over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 5 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 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,112 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGoshen Road
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationNewtown Township 24F05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98995, -75.43712
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2024)
Projected traffic7,112 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Goshen Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.