US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.SE.LAWRENCE 26A09 · Structure no. 000000000015075

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek 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 41,781 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,451 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMid-County Exwy.Nb
CrossesTrib.Darby Creek
Location.2MI.SE.LAWRENCE 26A09
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates39.96906, -75.33606
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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,781 (2024)
Projected traffic56,451 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek carry?

About 41,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Trib.Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.