US Bridges

Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · S of Rhoades Ave 3698-B03 · Structure no. 000000000054866

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAshurst Ave
CrossesMuckinipattis Creek
LocationS of Rhoades Ave 3698-B03
RouteCity Street 30
Coordinates39.92081, -75.30344
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ashurst Ave over Muckinipattis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.