US Bridges

West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek

Poor

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Pa 23 7D10 · Structure no. 000000000010364

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,497 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,347 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Bridge Street
CrossesStoney Run Creek
Location1 MI NE Pa 23 7D10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17488, -75.59205
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,497 (2024)
Projected traffic5,347 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek carry?

About 3,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Bridge Street over Stoney Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.