US Bridges

Sproul Road over Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.W.CHESTER PK.25H04 · Structure no. 000000000014974

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sproul Road over Darby Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sproul Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,181 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSproul Road
CrossesDarby Creek
Location1MI.N.W.CHESTER PK.25H04
RouteState Highway 320
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99584, -75.35591
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,538 (2024)
Projected traffic9,181 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sproul Road over Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sproul Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sproul Road over Darby Creek carry?

About 6,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sproul Road over Darby Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sproul Road over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.