BULLENS LANE
Carrying BULLENS LANE over CRUM CREEK
.75MI E OF SR0252 3697E10, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BULLENS LANE
The BULLENS LANE bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries BULLENS LANE over CRUM CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 34.4 meters (113 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,225 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9, culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BULLENS LANE compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 34.4 m (113 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.4 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,225 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000015433
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BULLENS LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BULLENS LANE against other structures in Delaware and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BULLENS LANE?
BULLENS LANE in Delaware, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BULLENS LANE inspected?
BULLENS LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,225 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BULLENS LANE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BULLENS LANE?
BULLENS LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BULLENS LANE?
BULLENS LANE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BULLENS LANE and does age affect safety?
BULLENS LANE was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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