84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Sw.Phila/Darby TWP3698K07 · Structure no. 000000000038898
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 29,821 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,695 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 84th Str & Hook RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek carry?
About 29,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns 84th Str & Hook RD over Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.