US Bridges

W Colonial DR over Spring Run

Poor

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · S of Garnet Mine RD · Structure no. 000000000054860

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Colonial DR over Spring Run is a steel culvert carrying W Colonial DR over Spring Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Colonial DR
CrossesSpring Run
LocationS of Garnet Mine RD
RouteCity Street 20
Coordinates39.84309, -75.46238
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 W Colonial DR over Spring Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Colonial DR over Spring Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W Colonial DR over Spring Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Colonial DR over Spring Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W Colonial DR over Spring Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.