US Bridges

West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · W.Chester PK.INTER.25K07 · Structure no. 000000000014815

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,291
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 45,291 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,175 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Chester Pike
CrossesMid-County Exy&ramp Wc
LocationW.Chester PK.INTER.25K07
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9781, -75.34029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,291 (2024)
Projected traffic56,175 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc carry?

About 45,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns West Chester Pike over Mid-County Exy&ramp Wc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.