US Bridges

Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.EAST of Media 34G06 · Structure no. 000000000015256

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,691 by 2032. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaltimore Pike
CrossesCrum Creek
Location1MI.EAST of Media 34G06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91277, -75.35993
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,716 (2024)
Projected traffic31,691 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore Pike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek carry?

About 28,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Pike over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.