US Bridges

Street Road over Branch Chester Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Conrail Bridge 41J03 · Structure no. 000000000010285

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Street Road over Branch Chester Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Street Road over Branch Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 9,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,469 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStreet Road
CrossesBranch Chester Creek
LocationNr.Conrail Bridge 41J03
RouteState Highway 926
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9316, -75.55076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,298 (2024)
Projected traffic11,469 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over Branch Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street Road over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Street Road over Branch Chester Creek carry?

About 9,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Street Road over Branch Chester Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over Branch Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.