Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.SOUTH RTE.322 42H08 · Structure no. 000000000015008
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,422
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 9,422 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,242 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street 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 Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek carry?
About 9,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over Marcus Hook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.