Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Granite Run Mall 33H06 · Structure no. 000000000014991
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 19,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,306 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike carry?
About 19,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Middletown Road over Baltimore Pike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.