Pine Street over Darby Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .25MI E.Of US-13 22-C7 · Structure no. 000000000015394
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,971
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Street over Darby Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pine Street over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pine Street over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Street 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pine Street over Darby Creek carry?
About 1,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pine Street over Darby Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Street over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.