Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · E Nottingham Twp 3907-K8 · Structure no. 000000000010645
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 524
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Elk Crk RD over Little 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 Little Elk Creek carry?
About 524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Little Elk Crk RD over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.