Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 300 N of US-322 3805-K05 · Structure no. 000000000015435
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Bethel Road over Branch Marcus Hook Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.