US Bridges

Bryn Mawr Avenue over Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.EAST PA-3 25F03 · Structure no. 000000000015198

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryn Mawr Avenue over Darby Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bryn Mawr Avenue 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBryn Mawr Avenue
CrossesDarby Creek
Location3MI.EAST PA-3 25F03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00101, -75.36817
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 and pedestrian
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 Darby Creek built?

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

What condition is Bryn Mawr Avenue 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is Bryn Mawr Avenue over Darby Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bryn Mawr Avenue over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.