US Bridges

Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 300 W. of SR-420 3697-K9 · Structure no. 000000000015460

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHinckley Avenue
CrossesStony Creek
Location300 W. of SR-420 3697-K9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88284, -75.31701
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinckley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hinckley Avenue over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.