Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 3908 F2 Adc · Structure no. 000000000010653
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2023. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkview Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.