Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek
PoorChester County, Pennsylvania · New London;elk TWP.52F07 · Structure no. 000000000010663
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 150 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Row Road over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.