US Bridges

Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Steelville 35D06 · Structure no. 000000000010521

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSteelville Road
CrossesOctoraro Creek
LocationNear Steelville 35D06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90485, -75.99613
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steelville Road over Octoraro 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Steelville Road over Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.