US Bridges

Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Folsom Nr Macdade 35D09 · Structure no. 000000000053772

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,893
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,258 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKedron Avenue
CrossesStony Creek
LocationFolsom Nr Macdade 35D09
RouteState Highway 420
Coordinates39.89857, -75.31653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,893 (2024)
Projected traffic18,258 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek carry?

About 15,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Kedron Avenue over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).