US Bridges

Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Sprgfld.Twp.Line 35E01 · Structure no. 000000000015268

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 16,819 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,707 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGarrett Road
CrossesDarby Cr;private Drive
LocationSprgfld.Twp.Line 35E01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93936, -75.30702
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,819 (2024)
Projected traffic19,707 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive carry?

About 16,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett Road over Darby Cr;private Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.