US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Chester Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.West Chester 32H06 · Structure no. 000000000010393

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Chester Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Paoli Pike over Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 12,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,344 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesChester Creek
LocationNr.West Chester 32H06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98423, -75.5623
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,485 (2024)
Projected traffic17,344 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paoli Pike over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paoli Pike over Chester Creek carry?

About 12,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Chester Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.