US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk.

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.NE.OF Ohara 26A12 · Structure no. 000000000015089

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk. 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 36,404 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,011 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesReed Road;whetstone Crk.
Location.8MI.NE.OF Ohara 26A12
RouteInterstate 476
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95476, -75.33691
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,404 (2024)
Projected traffic56,011 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk. built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk. 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk. carry?

About 36,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk.?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Reed Road;whetstone Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.