US Bridges

Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.W.OAK Lane 35F05 · Structure no. 000000000015240

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 13,222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,820 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesMuckinipattus Creek
Location.3MI.W.OAK Lane 35F05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91726, -75.30292
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,222 (2024)
Projected traffic19,820 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek carry?

About 13,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Road over Muckinipattus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.