Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Strickersville 53E12 · Structure no. 000000000010425
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Strickersville Rd. over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.