US Bridges

Street Road over West Chester RR (septa)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Westtown Station 41J3 · Structure no. 000000000010286

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,298
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Street Road over West Chester RR (septa) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Street Road over West Chester RR (septa) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStreet Road
CrossesWest Chester RR (septa)
LocationWesttown Station 41J3
RouteState Highway 926
Coordinates39.9321, -75.5496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Street Road over West Chester RR (septa) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Street Road over West Chester RR (septa) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Street Road over West Chester RR (septa) carry?

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

How long is Street Road over West Chester RR (septa)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Street Road over West Chester RR (septa)?

It is owned by the Railroad.