US Bridges

Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of PA-3 3584-C5 · Structure no. 000000000010784

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,575
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReservoir Road
CrossesTrib to Chester Creek
Location0.5 MI N of PA-3 3584-C5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97288, -75.54873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Road over Trib to Chester Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.