Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Lincoln Univ. 44H10 · Structure no. 000000000010269
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,026
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,504 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk carry?
About 5,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Newark Road over East Branch Big Elk Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.