US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Rose Valley Road 34G10 · Structure no. 000000000015038

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,931 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMid-County Exwy-Sb
CrossesRose Valley Road
LocationRose Valley Road 34G10
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates39.89332, -75.35961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,997 (2024)
Projected traffic57,931 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road carry?

About 41,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy-Sb over Rose Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.