US Bridges

Yale Avenue over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Netherprovidence 34H10 · Structure no. 000000000015318

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Avenue over Crum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Avenue over Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,299 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Avenue
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationNetherprovidence 34H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89434, -75.35718
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,268 (2024)
Projected traffic7,299 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Avenue over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Avenue 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 Yale Avenue over Crum Creek carry?

About 4,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yale Avenue over Crum Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Avenue over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.