US Bridges

Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI N of Balt Pk 20-D7 · Structure no. 000000000015375

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Smedley Park Ent. 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSmedley Park Ent.
CrossesCrum Creek
Location.3 MI N of Balt Pk 20-D7
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91546, -75.35965
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek built?

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

What condition is Smedley Park Ent. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Smedley Park Ent. over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.