US Bridges

Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.NW Boothwyn 42D07 · Structure no. 000000000015315

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,044
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7 is a concrete slab carrying Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,118 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesE Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7
Location.5MI.NW Boothwyn 42D07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83565, -75.44854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,044 (2023)
Projected traffic6,118 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7 carry?

About 3,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over E Br.Naamans Cr/ 3805-J7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.