US Bridges

Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · N of Ryans Run 3805-D7 · Structure no. 000000000054868

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesW. Br. of Naamans Creek
LocationN of Ryans Run 3805-D7
RouteCity Street 10
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83135, -75.47918
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,250 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

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 Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans 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 Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marsh RD over W. Br. of Naamans Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.