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Crum Creekv i a d u c t R e p l ac e m e n t p R o j e c t

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Historical Overview

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Overview Facts• Original structure built in 1854.• Steel viaduct constructed in 1895.• Built as part of the Media-West

Chester Branch by Edge Moor Bridge Works for the Central Division of Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company.

• 915 feet long and 100 feet high.• SEPTA acquired ownership from

Conrail in 1983.• 25 year life extension project

performed in 1983. • Currently serves SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn

Regional Rail Line. • Carries more than 320 passenger

trains a week.• Locally known as “The Trestle”.

Wood and stone viaduct - constructed 1854 Steel viaduct - constructed 1895

Aerial image of the Crum Creek Viaduct

Crum Creekv i a d u c t R e p l ac e m e n t p R o j e c t


Project Overview

P r o j e C t P u r P o S e :Why is this needed now?

• The existing viaduct , built in 1895, is at the end of its useful life.• Replacement will ensure rail service will remain safe and

reliable well into the future.

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Swarthmore College

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Swarthmore Station

Wallingford Station

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Train Station

Project Location

Smedley-Leiper Trail

Construction Staging Area 3

Construction Staging Area 2

Anticipated Main Access Route

Anticipated Secondary Access Route

Rogers Lane Site Access Road

The final structure will feature a closed deck with

continuous welded rails over stone ballast. This will

produce a smoother ride for our passengers.

existing Viaduct

Proposed Viaduct

Location and Access Plan

New bridge will resemble the Cresheim Valley Viaduct pictured above.Current Crum Creek Viaduct


Media/Elwyn Line Viaduct Work

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Stage 1: Temporary access roads constructed. New footings, piers and abutments installed. SEPTA service on the Media/Elwyn Line uninterrupted.

Stage 2: New girders, deck, catenary towers installed and new track placed. During this stage, the Media‐Elwyn line west of Swarthmore Station will be taken out of service. Busing provided to stations between Swarthmore and Elwyn.

Stage 3: Rail service will resume along the Media/Elwyn Line. Complete removal of existing bridge and towers and removal of access roads. Restore site and landscape.

Spring 2015 – Spring 2016

Summer 2016

Fall 2016 – Spring 2017

New viaduct being constructed to replace existing viaduct.

Construction

Cobbs Creek and Darby Creek Viaducts

Fall 2014 WeekendsSept. thru Nov.

Bus shuttle provided.

ridley Creek Viaduct

Fall 2015 WeekendsSept. thru Nov.

Bus shuttle provided.

Spring 2015 toFall 2016

Spring 2015 toFall 2016

Anticipated Schedule

Phase 1: Deck Timber replacement This phase focuses on repairs to the superstructure, where the tracks and deck are located. Included are bridge timber replacements and structural steel repairs, new safety walks, cleaning and painting of exposed steel girders and installation of handrails for inspection personnel. Busing provided between University City and Elwyn Station.

Phase 2: Structure repairs and PaintingThis phase focuses on repairs to the steel piers, towers, girders, abutments and foundation footings that support the superstructure, which will require temporary roadway detouring. Also included are measures to mitigate erosion and scour around piers, streams beds and along slopes, as well as painting of all three structures.

Anticipated Construction Anticipated Schedule

Ridley Creek Viaduct Cobbs Creek Viaduct Darby Creek Viaduct

philadelphia

Elwyn

Media

Moylan-Rose

Valley

Wallingford

Swarthmore

Morton-

Rutledge

Secane

Primos

Clifton-

Aldan

Gladstone

Lansdowne

Fernwood-

Yeadon

Angora

Ridley Creek Viaduct Crum Creek Viaduct Darby Creek Viaduct Cobbs Creek Viaduct

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