MIDDLETOWN ROAD
Carrying MIDDLETOWN ROAD over BALTIMORE PIKE
GRANITE RUN MALL 33H06, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLETOWN ROAD
The MIDDLETOWN ROAD bridge in Delaware, Pennsylvania carries MIDDLETOWN ROAD over BALTIMORE PIKE. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 23,470 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLETOWN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,470 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014991
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLETOWN ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MIDDLETOWN ROAD against other structures in Delaware and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MIDDLETOWN ROAD?
MIDDLETOWN ROAD in Delaware, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLETOWN ROAD inspected?
MIDDLETOWN ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 23,470 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLETOWN ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLETOWN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MIDDLETOWN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLETOWN ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for MIDDLETOWN ROAD in the NBI.
How old is MIDDLETOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
MIDDLETOWN ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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