US Bridges

Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Thorbury Twp;cheyey 41H12 · Structure no. 000000000010413

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,968 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDilworthtown Road
CrossesChester Creek
LocationThorbury Twp;cheyey 41H12
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.92933, -75.53298
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,968 (2024)
Projected traffic2,758 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dilworthtown 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 2,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dilworthtown Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.