US Bridges

East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · E of Laurier Place · Structure no. 000000000054853

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run is a steel culvert carrying East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Laurier Place
CrossesBrnch of Meadowbrook Run
LocationE of Laurier Place
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.009, -75.343
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns East Laurier Place over Brnch of Meadowbrook Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.