Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.3MI E SR2017 ADC3698-B6 · Structure no. 000000000015458
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.