Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk.
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI S SR 3 3584-C7 · Structure no. 000000000010785
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk. in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 109 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk. built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk. 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk. carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk.?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Westtown Way over East Branch Chester Crk.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.