US Bridges

Creek Road over Culbertson Run

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Downingtown 20A05 · Structure no. 000000000010176

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Culbertson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek Road over Culbertson Run in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,324 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesCulbertson Run
LocationNear Downingtown 20A05
RouteState Highway 282
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05869, -75.74498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2024)
Projected traffic2,324 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Creek Road over Culbertson Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Culbertson Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Culbertson Run carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Culbertson Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Culbertson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.