US Bridges

Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.NORTH Rosetree 25B12 · Structure no. 000000000068019

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,475
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 19,475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,412 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPalmers Mill Road
CrossesCrum Creek-Springton Res
Location2MI.NORTH Rosetree 25B12
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates39.95117, -75.39404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,475 (2024)
Projected traffic22,412 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res carry?

About 19,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Palmers Mill Road over Crum Creek-Springton Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.