US Bridges

Goshen Road over Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Radnor Township 25F03 · Structure no. 000000000015204

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Road over Darby Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Goshen Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 120 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 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,828 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoshen Road
CrossesDarby Creek
LocationRadnor Township 25F03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00364, -75.37145
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,453 (2024)
Projected traffic8,828 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Road over Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Goshen 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen Road over Darby Creek carry?

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Road over Darby Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Road over Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.