Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.NORTH I-95 35E13 · Structure no. 000000000014997
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,201
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Avenue 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 5 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 45,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,172 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek carry?
About 45,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.