US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1/3MI.N.VALLEY Rd. 34G09 · Structure no. 000000000015043

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run 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 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 41,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,931 by 2032. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesAvondale Rd;dicks Run
Location1/3MI.N.VALLEY Rd. 34G09
RouteInterstate 476
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89857, -75.36044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run carry?

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

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Avondale Rd;dicks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.