Providence Road over Darby Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Upper Darby Line 35K03 · Structure no. 000000000015241
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,028
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Providence Road over Darby Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Providence Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,028 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Providence Road over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Providence Road over Darby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Providence Road over Darby Creek carry?
About 13,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Providence Road over Darby Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Providence Road over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.