US Bridges

Springton Road over Naylors Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 200FT N of Marshall RD · Structure no. 000000000057359

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springton Road over Naylors Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Springton Road over Naylors Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSprington Road
CrossesNaylors Run
Location200FT N of Marshall RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95189, -75.26667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Springton Road over Naylors Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springton Road over Naylors Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Springton Road over Naylors Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springton Road over Naylors Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Springton Road over Naylors Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.