Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · E.Nottingham Twp. 52E03 · Structure no. 000000000010644
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,265
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Elk Crk RD over 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 Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 1,265 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Little Elk Crk RD over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.