West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · W.Trainer Borough 42K08 · Structure no. 000000000015297
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,603
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,131 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 68 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek carry?
About 6,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns West 9th Street over Marcus Hook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.