US Bridges

Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Kimberton Golf 7G12 · Structure no. 000000000010365

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckwalter Road
CrossesStony Creek
LocationNear Kimberton Golf 7G12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16865, -75.56897
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2024)
Projected traffic830 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckwalter Road over Stony 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Buckwalter Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.