Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI NW of SR3 3584-B4 · Structure no. 000000000010783
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1989 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Drive over Chester Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.