US Bridges

Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.OF Pa 420 3698 C08 · Structure no. 000000000014838

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 100 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 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 19,177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,105 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Pike
CrossesMuckinipattus Creek
Location1MI.N.OF Pa 420 3698 C08
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89334, -75.29554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,177 (2024)
Projected traffic16,105 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Chester Pike over Muckinipattus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek carry?

About 19,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Chester Pike over Muckinipattus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.