US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Darby Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Blue Route 25K05 · Structure no. 000000000015104

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 44,394 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,517 by 2032. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesDarby Creek
LocationBlue Route 25K05
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates39.992, -75.34507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,394 (2024)
Projected traffic65,517 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Darby Creek 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 December 2023.

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

About 44,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.