US Bridges

Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr.

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 2.MI.TO Elkdale 44B11 · Structure no. 000000000010461

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,935
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 101 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 4,935 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,657 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltimore Pike
CrossesBr.W.Br Big Elk Cr.
Location2.MI.TO Elkdale 44B11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80688, -75.93935
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,935 (2023)
Projected traffic5,657 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr. built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr. 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 Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr. carry?

About 4,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Pike over Br.W.Br Big Elk Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.