Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .8 Mi. N US-13 3698-C6 · Structure no. 000000000015459
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hibbs 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 Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hibbs Avenue over Muckinipattis Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.