US Bridges

Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Haverford Hosp. 25K05 · Structure no. 000000000015194

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2032. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarple Road(reloc)
CrossesI-476;CREEK Rd;darby
LocationNr.Haverford Hosp. 25K05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98996, -75.34434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2024)
Projected traffic5,483 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marple Road(reloc) over I-476;CREEK Rd;darby?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.