US Bridges

Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · W of Ogden Ave 3805-G8 · Structure no. 000000000054863

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeetinghouse RD
CrossesWest Br. of Naaman Creek
LocationW of Ogden Ave 3805-G8
RouteCity Street 30
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82668, -75.45808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,120 (2017)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek carry?

About 6,120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Meetinghouse RD over West Br. of Naaman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.