US Bridges

Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI.S.BALT.PIKE 34G07 · Structure no. 000000000015245

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rodgers Lane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2032. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRodgers Lane
CrossesMid-County Expressway
Location1/2MI.S.BALT.PIKE 34G07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90602, -75.36361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2024)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway built?

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

What condition is Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rodgers Lane over Mid-County Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.