US Bridges

Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · E. of Wayne Ave. 3476-F5 · Structure no. 000000000054849

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood Ave
CrossesLittle Darby Creek
LocationE. of Wayne Ave. 3476-F5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03251, -75.40169
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maplewood Ave over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood Ave over Little Darby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.