Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.EAST TR-491 42D09 · Structure no. 000000000015307
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,790
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 8,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,105 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek carry?
About 8,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Meeting House Road over Branch Naamans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.