US Bridges

Second Avenue over Stony Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NORTH US-13 Adc 28-C3 · Structure no. 000000000015406

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,226
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue over Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Second Avenue over Stony Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesStony Creek
Location1MI.NORTH US-13 Adc 28-C3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8942, -75.3156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2022)
Projected traffic2,479 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Avenue over Stony 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Second Avenue over Stony Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Second Avenue over Stony Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.