West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Near West Chester 32K9 · Structure no. 000000000009925
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,457
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 27,457 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,646 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester 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 2022.
How much traffic does West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek carry?
About 27,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns West Chester Pike over East Br.Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.