US Bridges

Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 4MI.EAST Oxford 52F1 · Structure no. 000000000010448

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Road
CrossesE.Br.Big Elk Creek
Location4MI.EAST Oxford 52F1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.78874, -75.90973
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2024)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Road over E.Br.Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.