US Bridges

Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Sprgfld Twp.Line 26A11 · Structure no. 000000000015160

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 9,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,855 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle/Burmont Road
CrossesDarby Creek
LocationSprgfld Twp.Line 26A11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95453, -75.33434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,364 (2024)
Projected traffic10,855 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle/Burmont Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek carry?

About 9,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle/Burmont Road over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.