US Bridges

Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE US13 3698-D8 · Structure no. 000000000015392

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,033
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 6,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDelmar Drive
CrossesMuckinipattis Creek
Location0.5 MI SE US13 3698-D8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88876, -75.28967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,033 (2022)
Projected traffic6,719 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek carry?

About 6,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Delmar Drive over Muckinipattis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.