Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .1MIN.N.SPRINGFIELD 36A05 · Structure no. 000000000044295
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 26,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,760 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 66 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek carry?
About 26,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Macdade Boulevard over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.