Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr.
GoodChester County, Pennsylvania · Near Oxford 52B2 · Structure no. 000000000010446
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr. built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr. 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr. carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr.?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Oxford Road over West Branch Big Elk Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.