US Bridges

Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Cardinal Ohara Hs 25J13 · Structure no. 000000000015072

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOhara Drive
CrossesMid-County Expressway
LocationCardinal Ohara Hs 25J13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94668, -75.34691
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2024)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway built?

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

What condition is Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ohara Drive over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.