US Bridges

Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.4MI S SR13 3698-E7 · Structure no. 000000000015393

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Avenue
CrossesMuckinipattis Creek
Location0.4MI S SR13 3698-E7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89551, -75.28509
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2022)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Avenue 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 Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.