US Bridges

Wallingford Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Springfield TWP.LN.34H07 · Structure no. 000000000015246

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallingford Road over Crum Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wallingford Road over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWallingford Road
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationSpringfield TWP.LN.34H07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91088, -75.35831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2024)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallingford Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallingford 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wallingford Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wallingford Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wallingford Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.