US Bridges

Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Cardinal Ohara Hs 25J13 · Structure no. 000000000015238

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield 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 12,987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,264 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpringfield Road
CrossesMid-County Expressway
LocationCardinal Ohara Hs 25J13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.94548, -75.34849
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,987 (2024)
Projected traffic14,264 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway built?

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

What condition is Springfield 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 Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 12,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Road over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.