US Bridges

Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Springton Reserv. 24J10 · Structure no. 000000000015347

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 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 4,084 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,859 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Hollow Road
CrossesCrum Creek;springton Res
LocationSprington Reserv. 24J10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96299, -75.41958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,084 (2024)
Projected traffic5,859 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res carry?

About 4,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Hollow Road over Crum Creek;springton Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.