US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Haverford Twp. 25J04 · Structure no. 000000000015106

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 44,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,047 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMid-County Exwy.Nb
CrossesDarby Road
LocationHaverford Twp. 25J04
RouteInterstate 476
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99856, -75.34896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,192 (2024)
Projected traffic67,047 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road 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 November 2024.

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

About 44,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Darby Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.