US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Haverford Twp. 25J03 · Structure no. 000000000015114

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run is a concrete slab carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run 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 44,394 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,517 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesMeadowbrook Run
LocationHaverford Twp. 25J03
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates40.00168, -75.35132
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Meadowbrook Run built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run carry?

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

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Meadowbrook Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.