US Bridges

Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7

Poor

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Upper Chichester 42F07 · Structure no. 000000000015308

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7 is a concrete slab carrying Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,467 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeetinghouse Road
CrossesMarcus Hook CREEK/3806A7
LocationUpper Chichester 42F07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.8345, -75.43354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,717 (2024)
Projected traffic9,467 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7 carry?

About 6,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meetinghouse Road over Marcus Hook CREEK/3806A7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.