West Chester Pike over Darby Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.WEST Manoa 26A07 · Structure no. 000000000014816
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,943
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chester Pike over Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Chester Pike over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 years old, older 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 68,943 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,018 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Chester Pike over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is West Chester Pike over Darby Creek 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 Darby Creek carry?
About 68,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Chester Pike over Darby Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns West Chester Pike over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.