State Road over Darby Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · East Township Line 26B13 · Structure no. 000000000014807
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,754
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Darby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 29,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,419 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Road over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is State Road over Darby Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does State Road over Darby Creek carry?
About 29,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Road over Darby Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.