US Bridges

Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Cardinal Ohara Hs 25J13 · Structure no. 000000000014972

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway 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 20,031 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,456 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSproul Road
CrossesMid-County Expressway
LocationCardinal Ohara Hs 25J13
RouteState Highway 320
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94525, -75.34903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,031 (2023)
Projected traffic25,456 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway built?

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

What condition is Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 20,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sproul Road over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.