Delp Road over Little Elk Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI W SR472 Adc 3907H8 · Structure no. 000000000010789
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delp Road over Little Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Delp Road over Little Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delp Road over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Delp Road over Little Elk Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Delp Road over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Delp Road over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Delp Road over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.