Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Bethel Road 42F05 · Structure no. 000000000015314
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Branch 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 Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek carry?
About 3,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.