Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed)
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · 1200 S LR15095 3581-K1 · Structure no. 000000000010771
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed) built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed) carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed)?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Skelp Level Road over Nsrc (track Removed)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.