US Bridges

Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.SOUTH RTE.3 25K08 · Structure no. 000000000015175

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,605
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway 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 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 16,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,384 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence Road
CrossesMid-County Expressway
Location.2MI.SOUTH RTE.3 25K08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97376, -75.34077
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,605 (2024)
Projected traffic16,384 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway built?

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

What condition is Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 16,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Road over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.