US Bridges

Bethel Road over Spring Run

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.SOUTH TR 261 42B06 · Structure no. 000000000042626

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,994
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Spring Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,597 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesSpring Run
Location1.5MI.SOUTH TR 261 42B06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84181, -75.46043
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2024)
Projected traffic3,597 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Spring Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Spring Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Spring Run carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Spring Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.