New Middletown RD over SEPTA
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.EAST Trainer 33J08 · Structure no. 000000000014990
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,431
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Middletown RD over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Middletown RD over SEPTA in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 23,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,908 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 67 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Middletown RD over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Middletown RD over SEPTA 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does New Middletown RD over SEPTA carry?
About 23,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New Middletown RD over SEPTA?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns New Middletown RD over SEPTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.