US Bridges

Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Sproul Road 25E04 · Structure no. 000000000015196

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 7,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,116 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBryn Mawr Avenue
CrossesBranch Darby Creek
LocationNr.Sproul Road 25E04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99854, -75.37274
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,425 (2024)
Projected traffic13,116 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek carry?

About 7,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bryn Mawr Avenue over Branch Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.