US Bridges

Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE of US-13 28-F3 · Structure no. 000000000047747

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,055
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,516 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrant Road
CrossesMuckinipattis Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of US-13 28-F3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89227, -75.2854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2022)
Projected traffic4,516 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Road over Muckinipattis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.