US Bridges

East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Oxford Airport 51D10 · Structure no. 000000000010168

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 5,547 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEast Christine Rd.
CrossesNortheast Creek
LocationNr.Oxford Airport 51D10
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates39.73658, -75.9934
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,547 (2024)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Christine Rd. over Northeast 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek carry?

About 5,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Christine Rd. over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.