Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Marcus Hook 42K10 · Structure no. 000000000014827
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,479
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,479 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,351 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Road over Marcus Hook 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek carry?
About 6,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Post Road over Marcus Hook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.