Briarwood Road over Darby Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 M W PA-320 3476-K10 · Structure no. 000000000015426
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briarwood Road over Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briarwood Road over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Briarwood Road over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briarwood 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Briarwood Road over Darby Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Briarwood Road over Darby Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Briarwood Road over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.