US Bridges

Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdade BLVD.INTER.43J01 · Structure no. 000000000015500

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAccess RD "a" (eb)
CrossesRelocated Crum Creek
LocationMacdade BLVD.INTER.43J01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87236, -75.35056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2024)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD "a" (eb) over Relocated Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.