US Bridges

Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 5MI.EAST Oxford 44H08 · Structure no. 000000000010464

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,289 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltimore Pike
CrossesEast Br. Big Elk Creek
Location5MI.EAST Oxford 44H08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82205, -75.8968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,112 (2024)
Projected traffic8,289 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore Pike over East 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek carry?

About 7,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Pike over East Br. Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.