US Bridges

Westbourne Road over Chester Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Westtown School 41J2 · Structure no. 000000000010380

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbourne Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westbourne Road over Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbourne Road
CrossesChester Creek
LocationWesttown School 41J2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9337, -75.55408
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2024)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westbourne Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbourne Road over Chester Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Westbourne Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westbourne Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westbourne Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.