US Bridges

Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · S of Bryn Mawr Ave · Structure no. 000000000054851

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill RD
CrossesMeadowbrook Run
LocationS of Bryn Mawr Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00926, -75.34618
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run 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 Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mill RD over Meadowbrook Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.