US Bridges

Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .25MI.SE.OF US-13 28-F2 · Structure no. 000000000015415

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 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 4,383 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,881 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenolden Avenue
CrossesMuckinipattis Creek
Location.25MI.SE.OF US-13 28-F2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8957, -75.2883
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,383 (2022)
Projected traffic4,881 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenolden 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek carry?

About 4,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Glenolden Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.