US Bridges

Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI NW US-13 Adc 28-A5 · Structure no. 000000000015461

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2019. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrum Lynne Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.4 MI NW US-13 Adc 28-A5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8757, -75.3367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2016)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crum Lynne Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the Railroad.