US Bridges

Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi.Se of US-13 35J08 · Structure no. 000000000015417

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFolcroft Avenue
CrossesHermesprota Creek
Location.1 Mi.Se of US-13 35J08
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9038, -75.27917
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2022)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Folcroft Avenue over Hermesprota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.